Civil Engineer Salary in Washington, DC
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The median civil engineer in the Washington area earns $101,780 a year ($48.93 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($100,840). Half of the 8,470 civil engineers there earn between $84,590 and $129,830.
Median $101,780
10th: $77,97090th: $159,990
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,970 | $68,240 |
| 25th percentile | $84,590 | $79,930 |
| Median | $101,780 | $100,840 |
| 75th percentile | $129,830 | $129,680 |
| 90th percentile | $159,990 | $163,220 |
| Average | $110,950 | $108,670 |
| Jobs | 8,470 | 367,840 |
Washington, DC ranks 19th 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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- Industrial Engineer: $117,600
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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.