Civil Engineers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$99,590
↑ 27.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Civil Engineers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Civil Engineers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.7% since 2011 ($77,990 → $99,590)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $99,590
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,590 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $95,890 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $89,940 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $88,050 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | $88,570 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | $87,060 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | $86,640 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $84,770 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | $83,540 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $82,220 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | $82,050 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | $80,770 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | $79,340 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | $77,990 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.