Civil Engineers salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $84,590–$129,830
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #65 of 243
Civil Engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $101,780 a year, based on BLS estimates for 8,470 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $100,840 and 2% below the DC statewide median of $103,880. It ranks #65 of 243 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,470 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Data Services | $135,000 | 58 |
| Stantec Consulting Services | $106,018 | 5 |
| WSP USA | $105,373 | 5 |
| Rummel, Klepper & Kahl | $97,011 | 7 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group | $96,575 | 8 |
| Dulles Engineering | $95,469 | 11 |
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Questions
What is the average Civil Engineers salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $101,780 a year (May 2025). Half of the 8,470 jobs pay between $84,590 and $129,830. The 10th percentile is $77,970 and the 90th is $159,990.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Civil Engineers?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $100,840 and 2% below the DC statewide median of $103,880. It ranks #65 of 243 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Civil Engineers make an hour in Washington?
About $48.93 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $101,780 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $40.67–$62.42 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 Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Amazon Data Services ($135,000), Stantec Consulting Services ($106,018), WSP USA ($105,373). 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.