Civil Engineers Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $99,790 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.98
10th percentile $72,010
90th percentile $134,900
Employed locally 200
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,010
    25th
    $84,480
    50th (median)
    $99,790
    75th
    $124,050
    90th
    $134,900

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 117% Median Civil Engineers salary is 17% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $118,830
    California $118,450
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    Salem, OR $112,430
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $92,010
    Electrical Engineers $119,190
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,070
    Mechanical Engineers $98,290
    Environmental Engineers $140,590
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Bend, OR is $47.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.88 or more per hour.

    Is Bend above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Bend, OR is 0.2% above 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,010 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,480.