Civil Engineers Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $103,030 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.53
10th percentile $77,000
90th percentile $158,320
Employed locally 420
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,000
    25th
    $84,440
    50th (median)
    $103,030
    75th
    $130,670
    90th
    $158,320

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 122% Median Civil Engineers salary is 22% 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
    District of Columbia $102,170
    Connecticut $101,800
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $101,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $101,430

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,740
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,820
    Engineers, All Other $135,660
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $109,470
    Surveyors $75,810
    Chemical Engineers $101,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Norwich, CT is $49.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.76 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Norwich, CT is 3.5% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,000 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,440.