Civil Engineers Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $84,790 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.76
10th percentile $61,500
90th percentile $117,970
Employed locally 40
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,500
    25th
    $75,170
    50th (median)
    $84,790
    75th
    $101,750
    90th
    $117,970

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 152% Median Civil Engineers salary is 52% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $95,400
    Yuma, AZ $94,690
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $92,300
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $89,500
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,940

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $95,160
    Surveyors $82,280
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $40.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.12 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 14.9% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,500 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,170.