The salary statistics of civil engineers in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare civil engineer salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $57,320 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,720 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $117,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $149,880 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for civil engineers in the industry sector of information. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) civil engineers is $149,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid civil engineers is $57,320.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of civil engineers in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $90,720 | 3.85% | 23.00% |
| 2017 | $87,230 | 5.81% | - |
| 2016 | $82,160 | 9.17% | - |
| 2015 | $74,630 | 1.26% | - |
| 2014 | $73,690 | 1.82% | - |
| 2013 | $72,350 | 3.46% | - |
| 2012 | $69,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of civil engineers in two industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed civil engineer salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
| Other Telecommunications | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].