What is the average salary of a Civil Engineer?

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As of May 2016, the average salary of a Civil Engineer was $83,540 annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest-paid 10 percent of Civil Engineers receive less than $53,470 while the highest-paid 10 percent earn more than $132,880 per year. Given these figures, you have a 50 percent chance of earning between $65,330 and $107,140 per year. Those are pretty good odds of making significantly more than $50,000 per year.

The salary range varies greatly based on several factors, such as the location and type of employment. For example, Civil Engineers employed in the Oil and Gas Extraction field is paid at $125,010 per year, while working for a state government agency as a Civil Engineer pays only $82,300 annually. Civil Engineers working in Alaska earn an average of $120,580 annually (Alaska is the top-paying state), while those employed in New Jersey can expect an average of $98,930 per year.

What is the job outlook for Civil Engineers?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of Civil Engineer positions to grow by as much as 11 percent through 2026. This growth projection is faster than average when compared to all other occupations and is attributed to population growth and aging infrastructure.