Civil Engineers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $89,960 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.25
10th percentile $64,040
90th percentile $124,840
Employed locally 390
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,040
    25th
    $73,940
    50th (median)
    $89,960
    75th
    $104,270
    90th
    $124,840

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Civil Engineers salary is 41% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,490
    Mechanical Engineers $85,570
    Electrical Engineers $111,700
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,130
    Mechanical Drafters $59,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Scranton, PA is $43.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.70 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Scranton, PA is 9.7% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,040 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,940.