Civil Engineers Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,740 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.99
10th percentile $54,680
90th percentile $131,560
Employed locally 80
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,680
    25th
    $72,260
    50th (median)
    $97,740
    75th
    $113,030
    90th
    $131,560

    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

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $83,370
    Mechanical Engineers $79,240
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $72,550
    Electrical Engineers $86,940
    Engineers, All Other $97,760
    Surveyors $42,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Central Missouri is $46.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.49 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Central Missouri is 1.9% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,680 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,260.