Civil Engineers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $101,250 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.68
10th percentile $71,670
90th percentile $167,260
Employed locally 420
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,670
    25th
    $80,380
    50th (median)
    $101,250
    75th
    $128,550
    90th
    $167,260

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 117% Median Civil Engineers salary is 17% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $107,110
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $103,890
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,030
    District of Columbia $102,170
    Connecticut $101,800
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $101,600

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,050
    Mechanical Engineers $102,050
    Electrical Engineers $109,770
    Engineers, All Other $119,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,930
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in New Haven, CT is $48.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.58 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in New Haven, CT is 1.7% above 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,670 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,380.