Civil Engineers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $91,530 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.01
10th percentile $65,020
90th percentile $192,120
Employed locally 60
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,020
    25th
    $75,880
    50th (median)
    $91,530
    75th
    $102,950
    90th
    $192,120

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 136% Median Civil Engineers salary is 36% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $111,650
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$91,360
    Electrical Engineers$117,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Lewiston, ME is $44.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.17 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Lewiston, ME is 8.1% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,020 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,880.