Civil Engineers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $92,300 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.38
10th percentile $60,300
90th percentile $147,930
Employed locally 130
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,300
    25th
    $73,400
    50th (median)
    $92,300
    75th
    $114,150
    90th
    $147,930

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 157% Median Civil Engineers salary is 57% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $95,400
    Yuma, AZ $94,690
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $89,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $89,500
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $84,790

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $126,320
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,410
    Electrical Engineers $98,240
    Surveyors $72,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $44.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.12 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 7.3% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,300 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,400.