Civil Engineers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $96,970 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.62
10th percentile $66,060
90th percentile $143,110
Employed locally 140
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,060
    25th
    $74,250
    50th (median)
    $96,970
    75th
    $121,230
    90th
    $143,110

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 164% Median Civil Engineers salary is 64% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Walla Walla, WA $119,080
    California $118,450
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $115,970
    Vallejo, CA $113,500

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$78,440
    Mechanical Engineers$81,930
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,780
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94,120
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$55,920
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Auburn, AL is $46.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.29 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Auburn, AL is 2.6% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Auburn?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,060 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,250.