Civil Engineer Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median civil engineer in the Pittsburgh area earns $100,680 a year ($48.40 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($100,840) and 3% above the Pennsylvania median ($97,850). Half of the 4,210 civil engineers there earn between $77,640 and $124,850.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,970 | $67,930 | $68,240 |
| 25th percentile | $77,640 | $77,920 | $79,930 |
| Median | $100,680 | $97,850 | $100,840 |
| 75th percentile | $124,850 | $122,320 | $129,680 |
| 90th percentile | $141,310 | $141,310 | $163,220 |
| Average | $102,710 | $100,750 | $108,670 |
| Jobs | 4,210 | 15,870 | 367,840 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for civil engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($130,280).
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Check my payCivil engineer pay in other cities
- Philadelphia, PA: $99,410
- San Jose, CA: $130,280
- San Francisco, CA: $130,160
- Sacramento, CA: $130,150
- Seattle, WA: $116,480
- Riverside, CA: $115,120
- San Diego, CA: $108,900
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,640
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- Industrial Engineer: $98,190
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.