Civil Engineers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $92,000 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.23
10th percentile $67,600
90th percentile $132,660
Employed locally 1,210
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,600
    25th
    $76,340
    50th (median)
    $92,000
    75th
    $112,200
    90th
    $132,660

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Civil Engineers salary is 16% 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
    Napa, CA $122,820
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $110,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,190
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $102,010
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $99,820
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $98,830

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$96,050
    Industrial Engineers$95,220
    Electrical Engineers$102,460
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,800
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,630
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Harrisburg, PA is $44.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.77 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 7.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,600 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,340.