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Civil Engineer Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$103,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.94/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
1,650
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,521 #48 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in District of Columbia, explained

Civil engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $103,880 per year ($49.94 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $78,780, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $164,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $103,880 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $103,880 is worth about $94,521 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #48 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,780
$37.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,880
$49.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$164,200
$78.94/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $103,880 $94,521
Maryland $100,680 $95,923 +$3,200
Virginia $97,120 $96,060 +$6,760

Civil Engineer in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in District of Columbia?

Civil engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $103,880 per year ($49.94 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay civil engineers well?

At $103,880, District of Columbia pays 3% above the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 1,650 work in the state.

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