Civil Engineers Salary by State
The national median pay for civil engineers is $100,840 a year. By state, it ranges from $84,240 in Georgia to $122,500 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $68,240
- 25th percentile
- $79,930
- Median
- $100,840
- 75th percentile
- $129,680
- Top 10%
- $163,220
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 367,840 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $122,500 | +21% | $77,980 | $175,940 | 55,180 |
| 2 | Alaska | $114,730 | +14% | $78,940 | $163,420 | 1,670 |
| 3 | Washington | $110,000 | +9% | $81,840 | $160,670 | 12,590 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $106,730 | +6% | $78,280 | $165,590 | 9,450 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $105,380 | +5% | $64,570 | $156,610 | 3,780 |
| 6 | Oregon | $105,250 | +4% | $77,560 | $166,060 | 4,890 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $104,660 | +4% | $74,640 | $169,220 | 6,900 |
| 8 | Nevada | $104,310 | +3% | $77,480 | $160,820 | 3,560 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $103,900 | +3% | $67,100 | $163,570 | 1,350 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $103,880 | +3% | $78,780 | $164,200 | 1,650 |
| 11 | New York | $103,760 | +3% | $77,290 | $169,050 | 17,500 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $103,150 | +2% | $76,350 | $161,670 | 4,370 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $103,150 | +2% | $68,950 | $149,980 | 2,360 |
| 14 | South Carolina | $101,600 | +1% | $67,950 | $156,380 | 7,180 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $101,480 | +1% | $65,840 | $159,230 | 4,710 |
| 16 | Colorado | $101,420 | +1% | $76,810 | $165,230 | 13,290 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $100,930 | 0% | $65,660 | $143,680 | 2,690 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $100,730 | 0% | $70,760 | $160,520 | 12,810 |
| 19 | Maryland | $100,680 | 0% | $75,550 | $152,730 | 5,240 |
| 20 | Delaware | $100,220 | −1% | $74,560 | $153,100 | 920 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $100,170 | −1% | $49,840 | $162,240 | 1,770 |
| 22 | Illinois | $99,760 | −1% | $69,590 | $157,410 | 13,910 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $99,300 | −2% | $77,800 | $151,020 | 1,270 |
| 24 | Alabama | $99,010 | −2% | $63,930 | $168,370 | 5,370 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $98,760 | −2% | $66,550 | $153,470 | 2,180 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $98,710 | −2% | $64,270 | $139,060 | 1,620 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $98,700 | −2% | $70,050 | $127,090 | 1,440 |
| 28 | Florida | $98,570 | −2% | $58,640 | $166,680 | 23,750 |
| 29 | Indiana | $98,270 | −3% | $64,200 | $140,130 | 4,030 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $98,190 | −3% | $63,290 | $143,740 | 1,380 |
| 31 | Idaho | $98,030 | −3% | $67,250 | $141,020 | 2,630 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $97,850 | −3% | $67,930 | $141,310 | 15,870 |
| 33 | Maine | $97,820 | −3% | $71,080 | $132,600 | 1,240 |
| 34 | Virginia | $97,120 | −4% | $74,000 | $150,710 | 11,350 |
| 35 | Kansas | $96,880 | −4% | $63,260 | $150,640 | 2,880 |
| 36 | Texas | $96,860 | −4% | $63,240 | $164,330 | 34,870 |
| 37 | Utah | $96,830 | −4% | $62,130 | $149,410 | 5,670 |
| 38 | Iowa | $96,430 | −4% | $64,900 | $135,480 | 2,500 |
| 39 | Ohio | $96,220 | −5% | $65,170 | $144,620 | 10,560 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $95,910 | −5% | $65,090 | $154,100 | 5,790 |
| 41 | Vermont | $95,600 | −5% | $68,720 | $129,390 | 770 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $94,600 | −6% | $67,590 | $131,040 | 7,410 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $94,280 | −7% | $62,900 | $131,810 | 2,640 |
| 44 | Montana | $93,070 | −8% | $62,230 | $129,020 | 1,870 |
| 45 | Missouri | $92,750 | −8% | $64,950 | $139,210 | 5,760 |
| 46 | Michigan | $92,100 | −9% | $63,920 | $130,400 | 7,760 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $90,590 | −10% | $67,870 | $133,920 | 990 |
| 48 | Arizona | $89,660 | −11% | $63,740 | $138,030 | 5,940 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $86,930 | −14% | $51,640 | $132,960 | 1,300 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $85,020 | −16% | $44,810 | $132,460 | 1,870 |
| 51 | Georgia | $84,240 | −16% | $62,850 | $153,690 | 9,400 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Civil Engineers salary questions
Which state pays civil engineers the most?
California, with a median of $122,500 a year (+21% vs. the national median of $100,840). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays civil engineers the least?
Georgia, with a median of $84,240 a year (−16% vs. national).
Where do most civil engineers work?
California has the most jobs, about 55,180, with a median of $122,500.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.