Civil Engineers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $100,220 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.18
10th percentile $73,560
90th percentile $151,050
Employed locally 560
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,560
    25th
    $79,370
    50th (median)
    $100,220
    75th
    $125,230
    90th
    $151,050

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 107% Median Civil Engineers salary is 7% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $115,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,930
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $106,430
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,750
    Massachusetts $104,450

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,460
    Mechanical Engineers $106,150
    Electrical Engineers $118,500
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,860
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $99,090
    Chemical Engineers $112,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Worcester, MA is $48.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.98 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Worcester, MA is 0.6% above 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,560 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,370.