District of Columbia

Civil Engineers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$115,810
+6.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$55.68
 
10th Percentile
$78,780
Entry level
90th Percentile
$164,200
Senior level
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Salary Range

Civil Engineers in District of Columbia earn between $78,780 and $164,200, with a mean of $115,810. The national average for this role is $108,664.

$115,810 mean
10th Percentile$78,78090th Percentile$164,200

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$115,810
National Average$108,664
California$124,540
Alaska$118,830
New York$117,880
Washington$117,670
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.