Civil Engineers Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $72,750 -27% vs national
Median hourly $34.98
10th percentile $55,990
90th percentile $125,880
Employed locally 120
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,990
    25th
    $62,090
    50th (median)
    $72,750
    75th
    $90,680
    90th
    $125,880

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,690
    Midland, TX $98,500
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $93,580
    Corpus Christi, TX $91,160

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$40,850
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$75,830
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$47,730
    Surveyors$45,310
    Industrial Engineers$85,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Laredo, TX is $34.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.43 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Laredo, TX is 27% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $55,990 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,090.