Civil Engineers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $107,110 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.50
10th percentile $79,990
90th percentile $155,000
Employed locally 470
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,990
    25th
    $89,010
    50th (median)
    $107,110
    75th
    $135,200
    90th
    $155,000

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 96% Median Civil Engineers salary is 4% below 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $103,890
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,030
    District of Columbia $102,170
    Connecticut $101,800
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $101,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $101,430

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $110,960
    Industrial Engineers $123,350
    Engineers, All Other $137,720
    Electrical Engineers $134,400
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,860
    Computer Hardware Engineers $188,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Bridgeport, CT is $51.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.61 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 7.6% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,990 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,010.