The salary statistics and trend of civil engineers in the industry of specialized design services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare civil engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,830 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,430 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for civil engineers in the industry of specialized design services. 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 $122,430. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent civil engineers is $53,830.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of civil engineers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $71,910 | -4.23% | -55.75% |
| 2016 | $74,950 | -15.93% | - |
| 2015 | $86,890 | 1.31% | - |
| 2014 | $85,750 | -27.71% | - |
| 2013 | $109,510 | -2.27% | - |
| 2012 | $112,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of civil engineers in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of civil engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.