Civil Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $84,880 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.81
10th percentile $56,320
90th percentile $140,370
Employed locally 2,250
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,320
    25th
    $71,290
    50th (median)
    $84,880
    75th
    $111,490
    90th
    $140,370

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 114% Median Civil Engineers salary is 14% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,750
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,690
    Midland, TX $98,500
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,850
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $93,580
    Corpus Christi, TX $91,160

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$102,370
    Mechanical Engineers$101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,820
    Engineers, All Other$115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,790
    Electrical Engineers$102,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $40.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.38 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 14.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,320 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,290.