Civil Engineers salary
in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Middle 50%
- $83,150–$131,090
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #47 of 243
Civil Engineers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro earn a median of $103,650 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,420 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $100,840 and in line with the CT statewide median of $103,150. It ranks #47 of 243 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Hartford
4 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AECOM Technical Services | $110,055 | 6 |
| AI Engineers | $90,605 | 11 |
| Connecticut Department of Transportation | $81,047 | 14 |
| ATANE Engineers P.C | $80,080 | 7 |
Civil Engineers pay in other CT metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $107,870 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $103,430 |
| New Haven, CT | $102,690 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $99,620 |
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Questions
What is the average Civil Engineers salary in Hartford?
The BLS median is $103,650 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,420 jobs pay between $83,150 and $131,090. The 10th percentile is $76,030 and the 90th is $163,570.
Is Hartford a high-paying metro for Civil Engineers?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $100,840 and in line with the CT statewide median of $103,150. It ranks #47 of 243 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Civil Engineers make an hour in Hartford?
About $49.83 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $103,650 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.98–$63.02 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Civil Engineers the most in Hartford?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were AECOM Technical Services ($110,055), AI Engineers ($90,605), Connecticut Department of Transportation ($81,047). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.