U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsApply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77,050 | 1.3 % | $23.05 | $47,940 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $13.97 | $17.27 | $22.26 | $27.77 | $33.87 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $29,060 | $35,930 | $46,290 | $57,760 | $70,450 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 35,050 | 2.74 | $22.91 | $47,660 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 21,650 | 0.94 | $20.84 | $43,340 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 14,150 | 0.25 | $26.26 | $54,620 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 910 | 0.03 | $21.68 | $45,100 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 560 | 0.09 | $22.87 | $47,580 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 35,050 | 2.74 | $22.91 | $47,660 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 21,650 | 0.94 | $20.84 | $43,340 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 460 | 0.42 | $28.24 | $58,730 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 150 | 0.31 | $27.41 | $57,010 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 310 | 0.31 | $24.16 | $50,260 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 30 | 0.12 | $29.81 | $62,000 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 460 | 0.42 | $28.24 | $58,730 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 150 | 0.31 | $27.41 | $57,010 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 230 | 0.06 | $27.19 | $56,550 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 70 | 0.22 | $26.96 | $56,080 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11,760 | 1.17 | 1.92 | $19.69 | $40,950 |
| California | 7,610 | 0.54 | 0.90 | $30.01 | $62,420 |
| Florida | 4,020 | 0.57 | 0.93 | $23.92 | $49,760 |
| North Carolina | 3,500 | 0.93 | 1.53 | $21.19 | $44,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,610 | 0.48 | 0.79 | $22.08 | $45,920 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 460 | 1.29 | 2.13 | $20.40 | $42,440 |
| Mississippi | 1,310 | 1.23 | 2.02 | $16.85 | $35,060 |
| Wyoming | 320 | 1.19 | 1.97 | $21.58 | $44,880 |
| Texas | 11,760 | 1.17 | 1.92 | $19.69 | $40,950 |
| Kansas | 1,500 | 1.15 | 1.90 | $23.06 | $47,970 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7,610 | 0.54 | 0.90 | $30.01 | $62,420 |
| Connecticut | 540 | 0.34 | 0.56 | $29.53 | $61,420 |
| Alaska | 310 | 1.01 | 1.67 | $28.75 | $59,790 |
| District of Columbia | 400 | 0.63 | 1.04 | $27.71 | $57,630 |
| Minnesota | 2,550 | 0.99 | 1.64 | $26.64 | $55,410 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,330 | 0.93 | 1.54 | $21.67 | $45,070 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,820 | 0.80 | 1.32 | $25.98 | $54,040 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,650 | 0.98 | 1.62 | $27.63 | $57,470 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,600 | 0.42 | 0.69 | $31.06 | $64,600 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | 1,350 | 1.77 | 2.92 | $22.51 | $46,830 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 1,230 | 0.99 | 1.64 | $23.63 | $49,150 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,160 | 0.58 | 0.95 | $20.41 | $42,450 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,130 | 0.67 | 1.11 | $22.52 | $46,830 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1,090 | 2.23 | 3.68 | $22.28 | $46,340 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 1,040 | 1.10 | 1.81 | $26.35 | $54,810 |
