Civil Engineer Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median civil engineer in the Salt Lake City area earns $98,800 a year ($47.50 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($100,840) and 2% above the Utah median ($96,830). Half of the 2,890 civil engineers there earn between $81,000 and $125,790.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,280 | $62,130 | $68,240 |
| 25th percentile | $81,000 | $78,510 | $79,930 |
| Median | $98,800 | $96,830 | $100,840 |
| 75th percentile | $125,790 | $123,240 | $129,680 |
| 90th percentile | $150,100 | $149,410 | $163,220 |
| Average | $103,310 | $100,300 | $108,670 |
| Jobs | 2,890 | 5,670 | 367,840 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 33rd 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
- 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
- Boston, MA: $107,670
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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.