Civil Engineers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $95,770 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.05
10th percentile $66,240
90th percentile $137,520
Employed locally 3,630
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,240
    25th
    $76,510
    50th (median)
    $95,770
    75th
    $120,080
    90th
    $137,520

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 130% Median Civil Engineers salary is 30% 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
    Napa, CA $122,820
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $110,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,190
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $102,010
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $99,820
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $98,830

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$97,580
    Industrial Engineers$95,630
    Electrical Engineers$102,630
    Engineers, All Other$98,480
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,020
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$82,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA is $46.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.94 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 3.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,240 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,510.