Civil Engineers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $88,960 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.77
10th percentile $65,520
90th percentile $212,410
Employed locally 170
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,520
    25th
    $79,250
    50th (median)
    $88,960
    75th
    $107,640
    90th
    $212,410

    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 Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,950
    Electrical Engineers $127,130
    Engineers, All Other $119,940
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $125,280
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $103,340
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $88,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Hawaii / Kauai is $42.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.88 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 10.7% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,520 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,250.