Civil Engineers Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $96,160 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.23
10th percentile $63,690
90th percentile $129,650
Employed locally 1,580
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,690
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $96,160
    75th
    $111,760
    90th
    $129,650

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 92% Median Civil Engineers salary is 8% below 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
    Washington $105,090
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $104,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $100,370
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $100,340
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,280

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $104,150
    Engineers, All Other $120,330
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,810
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,180
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $99,890
    Mechanical Engineers $94,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Urban Honolulu, HI is $46.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.47 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 3.4% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,690 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.