Civil Engineers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $96,370 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.33
10th percentile $70,720
90th percentile $138,950
Employed locally 190
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,720
    25th
    $84,220
    50th (median)
    $96,370
    75th
    $108,520
    90th
    $138,950

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 139% Median Civil Engineers salary is 39% 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 Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $95,870
    Mechanical Engineers $89,160
    Drafters, All Other $55,030
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,950
    Engineers, All Other $96,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Eugene, OR is $46.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.76 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Eugene, OR is 3.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,720 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,220.