Civil Engineers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $74,990 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $54,690
90th percentile $126,040
Employed locally 480
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,690
    25th
    $62,480
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $101,980
    90th
    $126,040

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 128% Median Civil Engineers salary is 28% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,110
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,880
    Electrical Engineers $84,310
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,850
    Mechanical Engineers $90,250
    Engineers, All Other $100,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in El Paso, TX is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.79 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in El Paso, TX is 24.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,690 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,480.