Civil Engineers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $86,130 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.41
10th percentile $61,770
90th percentile $120,870
Employed locally 170
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,770
    25th
    $73,840
    50th (median)
    $86,130
    75th
    $106,100
    90th
    $120,870

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 119% Median Civil Engineers salary is 19% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $118,830
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $103,830
    Mobile, AL $103,120
    Modesto, CA $103,040

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $66,790
    Electrical Engineers $94,660
    Industrial Engineers $79,650
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,840
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,920
    Mechanical Engineers $79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Jefferson City, MO is $41.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.93 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 13.5% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,770 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,840.