Salary of Civil Engineer in United States 2026
How much does a Civil Engineer earn?
$86,868
/ Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
$71,760 Average salary
$86,868 Maximum
$114,972
Salary data updated: April 2026
Salary distribution
Based on 282 job listings with salary
Salary by city
| City | Median / Annual | Listings | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | $117,500 | 4 | +20.1% |
| United States | $106,550 | 4 | +8.9% |
| San Bernardino | $103,100 | 6 | +5.3% |
| Atlanta | $102,900 | 6 | +5.1% |
| Chicago | $100,800 | 13 | +3% |
| Nashville | $100,800 | 4 | +3% |
| Seattle | $100,800 | 4 | +3% |
| Greenville | $100,000 | 5 | +2.2% |
| Midvale | $100,000 | 4 | +2.2% |
| Houston | $97,000 | 3 | -0.9% |
About this role
Mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles, machinery, and mechanical systems. They use diagnostic tools and technical expertise to identify problems, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure that equipment operates safely and reliably.
- Diagnose mechanical problems using diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and test drives.
- Repair, replace, and adjust vehicle and machinery components including engines, transmissions, and brakes.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, fluid checks, and filter replacements.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, service bulletins, and repair guides.
- Test repaired systems to ensure proper function and safety before returning to service.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and parts used.
- Advise customers or operators on necessary repairs, maintenance schedules, and equipment condition.
- Stay current with evolving vehicle technologies, tools, and repair techniques.
Career progression
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Salary of Civil Engineer in United States
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Warm Springs, United States Seneca Resources Full-timePosition Title: Civil EngineerLocation: Warm Springs, VAClearance Requirements: NoDriving required: YesPosition Status:...
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Warm Springs, VA, United States Seneca Resources Company, LLC Full-timePosition: Civil EngineerLocation: Warm Springs, VATerms: Direct HirePay Rate: Competitive, based on experienceWe are...
Salaries in United States {year}
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| VP of Engineering | $194,688 | View listings |
| Hardware Engineering Manager | $155,004 | View listings |
| Architect | $131,640 | View listings |
| Optical Engineer | $127,596 | View listings |
| Engineering Manager | $122,280 | View listings |
| Operations Research Analyst | $112,044 | View listings |
| Hardware Design Engineer | $110,004 | View listings |
| Electronics Engineer | $108,576 | View listings |
| General Engineer | $107,688 | View listings |
| Hardware Engineer | $105,000 | View listings |
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Data updated: April 2026
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Methodology
- Sample: 282 job listings with published salary
- Calculation: P10, P25, P50 (median), P75, P90 percentiles from salary ranges
- Outliers removed: salaries below P1 and above P99
- City data: minimum 5 listings for inclusion