Transportation Engineers Salary in Nevada
Transportation Engineers in Nevada earn a median of $104,310 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,560
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,480; the top 10% earn over $160,820. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
States ranked near Nevada
Similar jobs in Nevada
- Civil Engineers$104,310 median in Nevada
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$104,310 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$103,780 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$109,720 median in Nevada
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$107,500 median in Nevada
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,810 median in Nevada
Transportation Engineers pay in Nevada
How much do transportation engineers make in Nevada?
The median is $104,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,480 and the top 10% earn over $160,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for transportation engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.