Civil Engineers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $79,990 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.46
10th percentile $55,990
90th percentile $135,050
Employed locally 240
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,990
    25th
    $67,890
    50th (median)
    $79,990
    75th
    $104,570
    90th
    $135,050

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Civil Engineers salary is 34% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,690
    Midland, TX $98,500
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $93,580
    Corpus Christi, TX $91,160

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $63,870
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,890
    Engineers, All Other $106,510
    Electrical Engineers $93,940
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,060
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $47,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in College Station, TX is $38.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.40 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in College Station, TX is 19.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $55,990 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,890.