Civil Engineers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $97,930 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.08
10th percentile $67,370
90th percentile $137,460
Employed locally 2,820
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,370
    25th
    $79,060
    50th (median)
    $97,930
    75th
    $123,530
    90th
    $137,460

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Civil Engineers salary is 25% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $95,610
    Electrical Engineers $113,310
    Mechanical Engineers $86,390
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,290
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,690
    Aerospace Engineers $116,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $47.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.53 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 1.7% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,370 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,060.