Civil engineer salary in United States
How much does a Civil Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$90,591
Average $90,591
Low $61,830
High $132,732
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a civil engineer is $90,591 per year in the United States. 12.1k salaries reported, updated at April 14, 2024
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Job openings in United States
Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation4.1
Sacramento County, CA
$6,175 - $11,567 a month
Full-time
1 day ago
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Civil Engineers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Civil Engineers near United States
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Where can a Civil Engineer earn more?
Compare salaries for Civil Engineers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Civil Engineers
Most recommended license
Fundamentals of Engineering(earn +6.52% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 13.66% since 2018. Civil Engineers with this license earn +6.52% more than the average base salary, which is $90,591 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 425 | increase by 425 |
| 2013 | 1283 | increase by 201.88% |
| 2014 | 1666 | increase by 29.85% |
| 2015 | 1424 | decrease by 14.53% |
| 2016 | 1618 | increase by 13.62% |
| 2017 | 1695 | increase by 4.76% |
| 2018 | 2145 | increase by 26.55% |
| 2019 | 2438 | increase by 13.66% |
Top companies hiring Civil Engineers on Indeed
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Most common benefits for Civil Engineers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 496 ratings61% of Civil Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Project Engineer
100 job openingsAverage $86,975 per year
Structural Engineer
100 job openingsAverage $96,017 per year
Site Engineer
100 job openingsAverage $91,769 per year
Design Engineer
100 job openingsAverage $89,024 per year
Civil Designer
100 job openingsAverage $81,662 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Civil Engineer
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