Civil Engineers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,020 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.57
10th percentile $62,040
90th percentile $128,400
Employed locally 130
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,040
    25th
    $78,800
    50th (median)
    $101,020
    75th
    $119,770
    90th
    $128,400

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,740
    Electrical Engineers $103,480
    Mechanical Engineers $86,310
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,120
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in South Illinois is $48.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.38 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in South Illinois is 1.4% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,040 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,800.