Civil Engineers Salary in Davenport, IA-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Median annual salary $95,220 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.78
10th percentile $66,660
90th percentile $136,550
Employed locally 450
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,660
    25th
    $76,650
    50th (median)
    $95,220
    75th
    $119,040
    90th
    $136,550

    Davenport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,925 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 132% Median Civil Engineers salary is 32% 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
    California $118,450
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $106,430
    Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $105,180

    Related occupations in Davenport, IA-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $102,740
    Mechanical Engineers $100,090
    Engineers, All Other $101,340
    Electrical Engineers $107,250
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,920
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Davenport?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Davenport, IA-IL is $45.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.98 or more per hour.

    Is Davenport above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Davenport, IA-IL is 4.4% 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 Davenport?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,660 per year in Davenport, IA-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,650.