Civil Engineers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $112,430 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $54.05
10th percentile $78,020
90th percentile $147,420
Employed locally 420
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,020
    25th
    $94,310
    50th (median)
    $112,430
    75th
    $133,720
    90th
    $147,420

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 148% Median Civil Engineers salary is 48% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $118,830
    California $118,450
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $107,750

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $75,710
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,200
    Mechanical Engineers $95,260
    Engineers, All Other $124,220
    Electrical Engineers $99,790
    Industrial Engineers $96,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Salem, OR is $54.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.96 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Salem, OR is 12.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,020 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,310.