Civil Engineers Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $108,010 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.93
10th percentile $74,620
90th percentile $164,220
Employed locally 1,310
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,620
    25th
    $80,480
    50th (median)
    $108,010
    75th
    $145,700
    90th
    $164,220

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 126% Median Civil Engineers salary is 26% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $109,250
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $107,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $106,430
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,750
    Springfield, IL $102,330

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$110,390
    Industrial Engineers$104,320
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$128,420
    Electrical Engineers$104,530
    Computer Hardware Engineers$122,870
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$106,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Providence, RI-MA is $51.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.50 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Providence, RI-MA is 8.5% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,620 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,480.