verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Civil Engineer Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$110,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.89/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
12,590
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,791 #21 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Washington, explained

Civil engineers in Washington earn a median of $110,000 per year ($52.89 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $81,840, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $160,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $110,000 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $110,000 is worth about $102,791 in national buying power — ranking Washington #21 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,840
$39.35/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$110,000
$52.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$160,670
$77.25/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $110,000 $102,791
Oregon $105,250 $101,828 +$4,750
Idaho $98,030 $102,656 +$11,970

Civil Engineer in Washington: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Washington?

Civil engineers in Washington earn a median of $110,000 per year ($52.89 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Washington pay civil engineers well?

At $110,000, Washington pays 9% above the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 12,590 work in the state.

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