Civil Engineers Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $97,570 -2% vs national
Median hourly $46.91
10th percentile $71,450
90th percentile $129,580
Employed locally 610
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,450
    25th
    $79,390
    50th (median)
    $97,570
    75th
    $119,250
    90th
    $129,580

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Civil Engineers salary is 34% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170
    Walla Walla, WA $119,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $116,440
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,930
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,130

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $96,190
    Electrical Engineers $115,960
    Industrial Engineers $97,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,890
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Spokane, WA is $46.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.69 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Spokane, WA is 2% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,450 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,390.