Civil Engineers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $95,170 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.76
10th percentile $79,990
90th percentile $136,230
Employed locally 140
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,990
    25th
    $86,200
    50th (median)
    $95,170
    75th
    $118,920
    90th
    $136,230

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Civil Engineers salary is 20% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $128,640
    Mechanical Engineers $97,110
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $75,290
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,610
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Wenatchee, WA is $45.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.22 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 4.4% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,990 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,200.