Civil Engineers Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $89,860 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.20
10th percentile $64,690
90th percentile $133,640
Employed locally 120
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,690
    25th
    $76,100
    50th (median)
    $89,860
    75th
    $108,970
    90th
    $133,640

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 115% Median Civil Engineers salary is 15% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $116,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,360
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $103,410
    Mobile, AL $103,120
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,030

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $98,110
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,600
    Electrical Engineers $98,980
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $128,300
    Industrial Engineers $100,180
    Engineers, All Other $98,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Bloomington, IL is $43.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.22 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Bloomington, IL is 9.8% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,690 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,100.