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Civil Engineer Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$96,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.56/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
5,670
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,943 #35 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Utah, explained

Civil engineers in Utah earn a median of $96,830 per year ($46.56 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $62,130, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $149,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $96,830 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $96,830 is worth about $97,943 in national buying power — ranking Utah #35 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,130
$29.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,830
$46.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$149,410
$71.83/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $96,830 $97,943 —
Nevada $104,310 $104,332 −$7,480
New Mexico $103,900 $112,675 −$7,070
Colorado $101,420 $98,416 −$4,590
Idaho $98,030 $102,656 −$1,200
Wyoming $90,590 $97,733 +$6,240
Arizona $89,660 $89,057 +$7,170

Civil Engineer in Utah: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Utah?

Civil engineers in Utah earn a median of $96,830 per year ($46.56 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Utah pay civil engineers well?

At $96,830, Utah pays 4% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 5,670 work in the state.

Civil Engineer salary in other states

California · $122,500 Alaska · $114,730 Washington · $110,000 Massachusetts · $106,730 Louisiana · $105,380 Oregon · $105,250 New Jersey · $104,660 Nevada · $104,310 New Mexico · $103,900 District of Columbia · $103,880 New York · $103,760 Connecticut · $103,150

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