Civil Engineers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $97,590 -2% vs national
Median hourly $46.92
10th percentile $77,440
90th percentile $129,710
Employed locally 190
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,440
    25th
    $86,200
    50th (median)
    $97,590
    75th
    $116,010
    90th
    $129,710

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Civil Engineers salary is 43% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,060
    Mechanical Engineers $86,840
    Electrical Engineers $119,610
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,950
    Industrial Engineers $94,230
    Mechanical Drafters $55,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Yakima, WA is $46.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.68 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Yakima, WA is 2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,440 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,200.