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Civil Engineer Salary in United States

Based on 162,029 job listings - 2026

+3.7% vs 2025
Average salary
$95,000 - $109,000
Median salary
$95,000 - $109,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$95K
75th percentile$109K
90th percentile$125K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $109,000 USD

The median salary is $95,000

Top cities

Houston2,134 job openings
New York1,878 job openings
Chicago1,789 job openings
Los Angeles1,641 job openings
Charlotte1,554 job openings
Tampa1,436 job openings
Atlanta1,425 job openings
Phoenix1,361 job openings
Austin1,351 job openings
Denver1,274 job openings
Dallas1,246 job openings
Seattle1,162 job openings
Richmond1,159 job openings
Raleigh1,127 job openings
Columbus1,051 job openings
Orlando1,000 job openings
Sacramento944 job openings
San Diego937 job openings
Indianapolis843 job openings
Boston836 job openings
Fort Worth785 job openings
San Francisco769 job openings
Nashville753 job openings
Greenville637 job openings
Kansas City632 job openings
Omaha615 job openings
Portland603 job openings
Minneapolis596 job openings
Jacksonville570 job openings

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Civil Engineer

162,029 job openings

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The average salary for a Civil Engineer in United States is USD 95,000 - USD 109,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 102,000 per year, based on 162,029 active job listings.

The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Charlotte. Houston leads with 2,134 job openings.

Explore 162,029 Civil Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.