Civil Engineers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $92,210 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.33
10th percentile $60,390
90th percentile $139,050
Employed locally 2,470
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,390
    25th
    $79,570
    50th (median)
    $92,210
    75th
    $117,190
    90th
    $139,050

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 97% Median Civil Engineers salary is 3% below 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
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $107,750
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $103,890
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $102,140
    Connecticut $101,800
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $101,020
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $99,830

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,340
    Mechanical Engineers $100,580
    Electrical Engineers $103,380
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,810
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,030
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT is $44.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.16 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 7.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,390 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,570.