Civil Engineers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $93,240 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.83
10th percentile $62,590
90th percentile $133,170
Employed locally 570
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,590
    25th
    $76,620
    50th (median)
    $93,240
    75th
    $107,680
    90th
    $133,170

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 93% Median Civil Engineers salary is 7% below 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,750
    Manhattan, KS $94,720

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $105,280
    Electrical Engineers $151,040
    Industrial Engineers $101,570
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,460
    Engineers, All Other $120,560
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $75,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Manchester, NH is $44.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.94 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Manchester, NH is 6.4% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,590 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,620.