Civil Engineers Salary in Eastern Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $99,700 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.93
10th percentile $74,360
90th percentile $142,640
Employed locally 270
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,360
    25th
    $85,530
    50th (median)
    $99,700
    75th
    $120,010
    90th
    $142,640

    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 Eastern Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $87,930
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,340
    Industrial Engineers $102,020
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $51,620
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,860
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Eastern Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Eastern Washington is $47.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.87 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Washington above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Eastern Washington is 0.1% 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 Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,360 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,530.