Civil Engineer Salary (2026): How Much Do Civil Engineers Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$102,499
Per Hour$49.28
Total Jobs$367,880
Highest Paying StateCalifornia

Civil Engineer Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1California$122,500▲ 20%$55,180
2Alaska$114,730▲ 12%$1,670
3Washington$110,000▲ 7%$12,590
4Massachusetts$106,730▲ 4%$9,450
5Louisiana$105,380▲ 3%$3,780
6Oregon$105,250▲ 3%$4,890
7New Jersey$104,660▲ 2%$6,900
8Nevada$104,310▲ 2%$3,560
9New Mexico$103,900▲ 1%$1,350
10District of Columbia$103,880▲ 1%$1,650
11New York$103,760▲ 1%$17,500
12Connecticut$103,150▲ 1%$4,370
13Nebraska$103,150▲ 1%$2,360
14South Carolina$101,600▼ 1%$7,180
15Minnesota$101,480▼ 1%$4,710
16Colorado$101,420▼ 1%$13,290
17Kentucky$100,930▼ 2%$2,690
18North Carolina$100,730▼ 2%$12,810
19Maryland$100,680▼ 2%$5,240
20Delaware$100,220▼ 2%$920
21Mississippi$100,170▼ 2%$1,770
22Illinois$99,760▼ 3%$13,910
23Rhode Island$99,300▼ 3%$1,270
24Alabama$99,010▼ 3%$5,370
25Oklahoma$98,760▼ 4%$2,180
26New Hampshire$98,710▼ 4%$1,620
27South Dakota$98,700▼ 4%$1,440
28Florida$98,570▼ 4%$23,750
29Indiana$98,270▼ 4%$4,030
30North Dakota$98,190▼ 4%$1,380
31Idaho$98,030▼ 4%$2,630
32Pennsylvania$97,850▼ 5%$15,870
33Maine$97,820▼ 5%$1,240
34Virginia$97,120▼ 5%$11,350
35Kansas$96,880▼ 5%$2,880
36Texas$96,860▼ 6%$34,870
37Utah$96,830▼ 6%$5,670
38Iowa$96,430▼ 6%$2,500
39Ohio$96,220▼ 6%$10,560
40Tennessee$95,910▼ 6%$5,790
41Vermont$95,600▼ 7%$770
42Wisconsin$94,600▼ 8%$7,410
43Hawaii$94,280▼ 8%$2,640
44Montana$93,070▼ 9%$1,870
45Missouri$92,750▼ 10%$5,760
46Michigan$92,100▼ 10%$7,760
47Wyoming$90,590▼ 12%$990
48Arizona$89,660▼ 13%$5,940
49West Virginia$86,930▼ 15%$1,300
50Arkansas$85,020▼ 17%$1,870
51Georgia$84,240▼ 18%$9,400

FAQ

How much does a Civil Engineer make?

The national median annual salary for civil engineers is $102,499, about $49.28 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays civil engineers the most?

California tops the list at $122,500 per year.

What state pays civil engineers the least?

Georgia has the lowest median at $84,240.

How much does a Civil Engineer make per hour?

At the national median, civil engineers earn about $49.28 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most civil engineers employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of civil engineers include California.