Civil Engineers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $103,890 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.95
10th percentile $81,110
90th percentile $138,210
Employed locally 130
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,110
    25th
    $91,840
    50th (median)
    $103,890
    75th
    $115,310
    90th
    $138,210

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,920
    Mechanical Engineers $99,460
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,670
    Electrical Engineers $93,070
    Engineers, All Other $96,200
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Connecticut is $49.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.81 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Connecticut is 4.3% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,110 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,840.