Civil Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Civil Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $97,850 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,870
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,930; the top 10% earn over $141,310. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Transportation Engineers$97,850 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$97,850 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$121,730 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$103,330 median in Pennsylvania
Civil Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do civil engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $97,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,930 and the top 10% earn over $141,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for civil engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.