Civil Engineers Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $101,900 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.99
10th percentile $68,430
90th percentile $172,130
Employed locally 140
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,430
    25th
    $86,870
    50th (median)
    $101,900
    75th
    $132,140
    90th
    $172,130

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $118,830
    California $118,450
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    Salem, OR $112,430
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$100,780
    Mechanical Engineers$103,830
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$59,680
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$48,880
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,520
    Environmental Engineers$124,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Corvallis?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Corvallis, OR is $48.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.77 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Corvallis, OR is 2.3% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,430 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,870.