Civil Engineer salary in Washington
The median annual wage for civil engineers in Washington is $110,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $100,840. Washington ranks 3 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$110,000
25th percentile
$96,230
75th percentile
$133,050
90th percentile
$160,670
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Washington | 12,590 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Washington | $117,670 |
| National median | $100,840 |
| National employment | 367,840 |
Metro areas in Washington
- Seattle, WA: median $116,480
States with similar pay for civil engineers
- Massachusetts: median $106,730
- Louisiana: median $105,380
- Alaska: median $114,730
- Oregon: median $105,250
- New Jersey: median $104,660
- Nevada: median $104,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Civil Engineers" (17-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.