What are the main factors that influence a Civil Engineer II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Civil Engineer 's salary?

A Civil Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Civil Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $74,153, a Civil Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $90,284, a Civil Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,822, a Civil Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $123,948, a Civil Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $148,036,

What are the highest paying states for a Civil Engineer II?

Civil Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Civil Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $99,962, California $99,583, Massachusetts $98,256. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Civil Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Civil Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Civil Engineer VI: $192,757; Civil Engineer V: $148,036; Civil Engineer IV: $123,948; Civil Infrastructure Engineering Supervisor II: $116,590; Civil Engineering Supervisor II: $116,511.

How do different companies affect a Civil Engineer II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Civil Engineer II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Civil Engineer II Salary in the United States

How much does a Civil Engineer II make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil Engineer II in the United States is $90,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Civil Engineer II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,795
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,317 to $100,497
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,974

10% $76,974

50% (Median) $90,284

90% $109,795

Civil Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,497	$8,375	$1,933	$48
Average	$90,284	$7,524	$1,736	$43
25th Percentile	$83,317	$6,943	$1,602	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Civil Engineer II Salaries

A Civil Engineer II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Civil Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil Engineer II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Civil Engineer I (0-2 years): $74,153
Civil Engineer II (2-4 years): $90,284
Civil Engineer III (4-7 years): $105,822
Civil Engineer IV (7+ years): $123,948
Civil Engineer V (7-10 years): $148,036

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Civil Engineer I	0-2 years	$74,153
Civil Engineer II	2-4 years	$90,284
Civil Engineer III	4-7 years	$105,822
Civil Engineer IV	7+ years	$123,948
Civil Engineer V	7-10 years	$148,036

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How Do Civil Engineer IIs Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Civil Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $99,962.
California: $99,583.
Massachusetts: $98,256.

District of Columbia $99,962 California $99,583 Massachusetts $98,256 Washington $97,895 New Jersey $97,859 Alaska $97,732 Connecticut $96,487 New York $95,981

Hawaii $94,365 Rhode Island $93,606 Maryland $93,092 Minnesota $92,388 Colorado $92,117 Illinois $92,026 Oregon $91,683 Delaware $91,431

New Hampshire $91,272 Virginia $90,916 Pennsylvania $89,878 Nevada $89,354 North Dakota $89,183 Michigan $88,912 Wisconsin $88,812 Vermont $88,614

Texas $88,063 Maine $88,027 Arizona $87,973 Ohio $87,910 Georgia $87,079 Indiana $86,664 Wyoming $86,582 Utah $86,456

Iowa $86,402 Kansas $85,968 Louisiana $85,842 North Carolina $85,797 Missouri $85,779 Florida $85,427 Montana $85,237 Nebraska $85,057

Kentucky $84,957 South Carolina $84,596 Tennessee $84,370 Idaho $84,280 New Mexico $83,621 Oklahoma $83,477 Alabama $82,944 South Dakota $82,050

Arkansas $81,563 West Virginia $81,301 Mississippi $80,515

Top Paying Cities for Civil Engineer II

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $113,875
San Francisco: $112,628
Oakland: $110,255

San Jose, CA $113,875

San Francisco, CA $112,628

Oakland, CA $110,255

New York, NY $103,952

Paramus, NJ $102,688

Queens Village, NY $102,684

Passaic, NJ $102,598

Bergenfield, NJ $102,590

Stamford, CT $102,391

Huntington, NY $102,354

Newark, NJ $101,687

Bridgeport, CT $101,496

Vallejo, CA $101,317

New Brunswick, NJ $101,281

Petaluma, CA $101,226

Middlesex, NJ $101,055

Somerset, NJ $100,992

Santa Cruz, CA $100,874

Boston, MA $100,324

Monterey, CA $100,007

Seattle, WA $99,800

Santa Rosa, CA $99,782

Los Angeles, CA $99,755

Juneau, AK $99,520

Washington, DC $99,421

Orange, CA $99,099

Santa Ana, CA $98,861

Long Beach, CA $98,771

Anaheim, CA $98,753

Anchorage, AK $98,707

Santa Maria, CA $98,437

Everett, WA $98,419

Danbury, CT $98,101

Bremerton, WA $97,976

Tacoma, WA $97,651

New Suffolk, NY $97,649

Sacramento, CA $97,624

Santa Barbara, CA $97,525

Trenton, NJ $97,425

San Diego, CA $97,425

Brockton, MA $97,326

Fairbanks, AK $97,105

Lompoc, CA $96,875

Lowell, MA $96,802

Ventura, CA $96,784

Nashua, NH $96,766

Stockton, CA $96,757

Modesto, CA $96,098

Poughkeepsie, NY $95,900

Olympia, WA $95,728

Kennewick, WA $95,728

New Haven, CT $95,692

Lawrence, MA $95,367

Hartford, CT $95,277

Riverside, CA $95,259

New Bedford, MA $95,168

Richland, WA $95,168

Bakersfield, CA $95,042

San Bernardino, CA $95,006

New Britain, CT $94,997

Atlantic City, NJ $94,997

New London, CT $94,961

Norwich, CT $94,934

Portsmouth, NH $94,916

Boulder, CO $94,724

Portland, OR $94,600

Worcester, MA $94,591

Minneapolis, MN $94,311

Philadelphia, PA $94,184

Honolulu, HI $93,886

Saint Paul, MN $93,843

Vineland, NJ $93,823

Providence, RI $93,561

Chicago, IL $93,299

Bellingham, WA $93,191

Springfield, MA $93,119

Baltimore, MD $93,092

Chico, CA $92,866

Pittsfield, MA $92,622

Manchester, NH $92,451

Spokane, WA $92,054

Denver, CO $92,045

Albany, NY $91,620

Troy, NY $91,584

Nassau, NY $91,487

Schenectady, NY $91,394

Wilmington, DE $91,322

Burlington, VT $91,196

Salem, OR $91,160

Portland, ME $90,880

Yakima, WA $90,790

Rochester, MN $90,510

Reno, NV $90,465

Fresno, CA $90,465

Milwaukee, WI $90,383

Detroit, MI $90,293

Ann Arbor, MI $90,278

Allentown, PA $90,266

Colorado Springs, CO $90,112

Syracuse, NY $90,067

Carson City, NV $90,067

Houston, TX $89,941

Eugene, OR $89,896

Gary, IN $89,787

Springfield, OR $89,715

Bismarck, ND $89,697

Galveston, TX $89,634

Medford, OR $89,499

Fort Collins, CO $89,462

Concord, NH $89,417

Austin, TX $89,390

Mesa, AZ $89,201

Reading, PA $89,192

Phoenix, AZ $89,183

Dallas, TX $89,155

Saint Cloud, MN $89,069

Madison, WI $88,948

Utica, NY $88,704

Rochester, NY $88,560

Des Moines, IA $88,551

Raleigh, NC $88,542

Atlanta, GA $88,406

Battle Creek, MI $88,379

Salt Lake City, UT $88,352

Lancaster, PA $88,216

Harrisburg, PA $88,090

Kansas City, MO $88,000

Champaign, IL $87,982

Kansas City, KS $87,982

Fort Worth, TX $87,973

Columbus, OH $87,957

Boca Raton, FL $87,937

Pittsburgh, PA $87,901

Richmond, VA $87,864

Indianapolis, IN $87,846

Cleveland, OH $87,837

Las Vegas, NV $87,729

Cincinnati, OH $87,729

Petersburg, VA $87,594

Huntsville, AL $87,458

Lansing, MI $87,398

Lebanon, PA $87,386

Pueblo, CO $87,377

Appleton, WI $87,350

Buffalo, NY $87,314

Dayton, OH $87,287

Racine, WI $87,269

Charlotte, NC $87,259

Saint Louis, MO $87,232

York, PA $87,178

Elkhart, IN $87,178

Gastonia, NC $87,161

Billings, MT $87,139

Beaumont, TX $87,115

Lorain, OH $87,097

Benton Harbor, MI $87,079

Toledo, OH $87,061

Binghamton, NY $87,016

Rock Hill, SC $87,007

Rockford, IL $86,962

Springfield, IL $86,925

Elyria, OH $86,916

Fargo, ND $86,916

Flagstaff, AZ $86,853

Fort Lauderdale, FL $86,799

Duluth, MN $86,745

Miami, FL $86,745

Cheyenne, WY $86,682

Grand Forks, ND $86,682

Bangor, ME $86,483

Cedar Rapids, IA $86,384

Durham, NC $86,346

Louisville, KY $86,339

Grand Rapids, MI $86,321

Hialeah, FL $86,312

Casper, WY $86,185

Scranton, PA $86,077

New Orleans, LA $86,050

Virginia Beach, VA $86,041

Akron, OH $85,996

Peoria, IL $85,878

Sarasota, FL $85,860

Nashville, TN $85,797

Omaha, NE $85,797

Green Bay, WI $85,797

Baton Rouge, LA $85,752

Charleston, SC $85,734

Jamestown, NY $85,689

Davenport, IA $85,689

Tucson, AZ $85,643

Saint Petersburg, FL $85,589

Tampa, FL $85,571

Evansville, IN $85,517

Port Arthur, TX $85,517

Bradenton, FL $85,481

Santa Fe, NM $85,318

Orlando, FL $85,156

Clearwater, FL $85,129

Canton, OH $84,939

La Crosse, WI $84,939

Albuquerque, NM $84,885

Newport News, VA $84,876

High Point, NC $84,849

Ogden, UT $84,813

Corpus Christi, TX $84,741

Norfolk, VA $84,686

Laramie, WY $84,686

Rock Island, IL $84,632

Saginaw, MI $84,614

Jacksonville, FL $84,605

Salisbury, NC $84,587

Boise, ID $84,569

Moline, IL $84,524

Fort Myers, FL $84,497

Memphis, TN $84,479

Tulsa, OK $84,434

Waterloo, IA $84,379

Spartanburg, SC $84,289

Lincoln, NE $84,244

Fort Wayne, IN $84,226

Provo, UT $84,217

Cedar Falls, IA $84,109

San Antonio, TX $84,072

Greensboro, NC $84,036

South Bend, IN $84,027

Savannah, GA $83,928

Muskegon, MI $83,892

Birmingham, AL $83,883

Winston Salem, NC $83,839

Lake Charles, LA $83,621

Anderson, IN $83,603

Lexington, KY $83,576

Augusta, GA $83,549

Greenville, SC $83,549

Lima, OH $83,477

Wichita, KS $83,468

Tuscaloosa, AL $83,468

Columbia, SC $83,386

Springfield, OH $83,368

Asheville, NC $83,224

Bloomington, IN $83,161

Knoxville, TN $82,836

Shreveport, LA $82,827

Wilmington, NC $82,709

Roanoke, VA $82,709

Topeka, KS $82,547

Frankfort, KY $82,537

Oklahoma City, OK $82,474

Chillicothe, OH $82,438

Longview, TX $82,429

Melbourne, FL $82,420

Sioux Falls, SD $82,276

Mobile, AL $82,267

Terre Haute, IN $82,231

Altoona, PA $82,176

Amarillo, TX $82,113

Killeen, TX $82,086

Fayetteville, AR $82,014

Chattanooga, TN $81,987

Sioux City, IA $81,906

Idaho Falls, ID $81,888

Lynchburg, VA $81,815

Gainesville, FL $81,698

Portsmouth, OH $81,653

Little Rock, AR $81,635

Lafayette, LA $81,599

Youngstown, OH $81,599

Daytona Beach, FL $81,545

Clarksville, TN $81,535

Pensacola, FL $81,526

Temple, TX $81,520

Hopkinsville, KY $81,256

Erie, PA $81,238

Florence, SC $81,201

Charleston, WV $81,057

Great Falls, MT $81,012

Macon, GA $80,885

Tallahassee, FL $80,876

Fayetteville, NC $80,858

Waco, TX $80,840

Helena, MT $80,777

Pine Bluff, AR $80,743

Vincennes, IN $80,633

Lubbock, TX $80,597

Alamogordo, NM $80,542

Twin Falls, ID $80,461

Rapid City, SD $80,434

Jackson, MS $80,272

Huntington, WV $80,265

Greenville, MS $80,262

Parkersburg, WV $80,170

Montgomery, AL $80,154

Wichita Falls, TX $80,064

Springfield, MO $80,064

Biloxi, MS $80,019

Monroe, LA $79,928

Johnstown, PA $79,865

Sumter, SC $79,829

Columbus, GA $79,820

Pascagoula, MS $79,649

Abilene, TX $79,649

Kingsport, TN $79,414

Albany, GA $79,414

Gulfport, MS $79,387

Alexandria, LA $79,089

Fort Smith, AR $78,863

El Paso, TX $78,619

Las Cruces, NM $78,213

Harlingen, TX $77,984

Pocatello, ID $77,969

Florence, AL $77,852

Brownsville, TX $77,834

Mcallen, TX $77,644

Dothan, AL $77,518

Columbus, MS $76,982

Altus, OK $76,561

Lawton, OK $76,389

Pierre, SD $76,064

What Skills Can Increase a Civil Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 4.64% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
AWS (Mentioned in 3.48% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
DevOps (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Automating and integrating the efforts of IT operations and development teams to deliver software applications faster.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	4.64%
AWS	3.48%
DevOps	1.41%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Civil Engineer II's salary.

Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Linux: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
VMware: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Networking	$102,021	13%
Linux	$101,118	12%
VMware	$101,118	12%

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Civil Engineer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Civil Engineer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $101,068. While startup companies pay approximate $85,501.

Civil Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$85,501
Growth Stage	51~500	$90,427
Established	501~5000	$97,599
Enterprise	5000+	$101,068

Civil Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Civil Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Civil Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Civil Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Civil Engineer II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$108,341	$52.0	20%
Software & Networking	$108,341	$52.0	20%
Biotechnology	$103,827	$50.0	15%
Internet	$103,827	$50.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$99,312	$48.0	10%

How Education impacts an Civil Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Civil Engineer II enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Civil Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $91,311 and $96,726.

Civil Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

$98,000
$97,000
$96,100
$95,100
$94,200
$93,300
$92,300
$91,400

Typical Education for Civil Engineer II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.1%
High School	0.4%
Associates	0.8%
Bachelors	65.8%
Masters	28.9%
Doctorate	4.0%

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Civil Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil Engineer II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$83,317

Average $90,284/year

$100,497

$6,943

Average $7,524/month

$8,375

$1,602

Average $1,736/week

$1,933

$40

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,497	$8,375	$1,933	$48
Average	$90,284	$7,524	$1,736	$43
25th Percentile	$83,317	$6,943	$1,602	$40

Civil Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Civil Engineer II, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Civil Engineer II Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Civil Engineer III	$105,822	17%
Structural Engineer III	$105,822	17%
Transportation Engineer III	$105,822	17%

Salary Trends for Civil Engineer II

Salaries for a Civil Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,155 in 2023 to around $90,029 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Civil Engineer II salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for Civil Engineer II

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C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Civil Engineer II

1. Where can a Civil Engineer II earn the most?

A Civil Engineer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Civil Engineer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Civil Engineer II is $113,875.

2. What is the highest pay for Civil Engineer II?

The highest pay for Civil Engineer II is $109,795.

3. What is the lowest pay for Civil Engineer II?

The lowest pay for Civil Engineer II is $76,974.

4. What are the responsibilities of Civil Engineer II?

Plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, or roads. Analyzes the design effectiveness and structural reliability of major projects including assessing and testing materials. Performs the necessary data collection and calculations in areas such as traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater analysis, and structure design. Estimates costs including personnel and material needs, prepares proposals, and establishes completion dates. May also assist in inspecting aging infrastructure or overseeing improvement projects. May participate in an engineering or professional development program. May be working towards obtaining a Professional Engineer License (PE). Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Civil Engineer II?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Civil Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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