Civil Engineers
Civil & Construction Engineering • Engineering Careers
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers. Excludes "Hydrologists" (19-2043).
Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Civil Engineers earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.
Salary Distribution
National salary ranges for Civil Engineers (2024)
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Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Civil Engineers
Top Industries
Industries with the most Civil Engineers positions
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Career Overview
💼 About This Career
Civil Engineers professionals work in engineering careers, specifically in civil & construction engineering. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $99,590.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Civil Engineers is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 355,410 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.