Civil Engineers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $84,280 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.52
10th percentile $62,920
90th percentile $135,200
Employed locally 360
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,920
    25th
    $71,290
    50th (median)
    $84,280
    75th
    $102,360
    90th
    $135,200

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Civil Engineers salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $118,830
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $103,830
    Mobile, AL $103,120
    Modesto, CA $103,040

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,310
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,310
    Mechanical Engineers $74,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,150
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,950
    Mechanical Drafters $62,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Springfield, MO is $40.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.64 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Springfield, MO is 15.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,920 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,290.