How much does a Civil Engineer III make in the United States? The average Civil Engineer III salary in the United States is $110,158 as of September 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $98,144 and $124,198. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Civil Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Civil Engineer III Salary $87,206 US September 25, 2023
25th Percentile Civil Engineer III Salary $98,144 US September 25, 2023
50th Percentile Civil Engineer III Salary $110,158 US September 25, 2023
75th Percentile Civil Engineer III Salary $124,198 US September 25, 2023
90th Percentile Civil Engineer III Salary $136,980 US September 25, 2023
25% $98,144 10% $87,206 90% $136,980 75% $124,198 $110,158 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Civil Engineer III

Civil Engineer III designs and supervises construction projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, or roads. Reviews designs, tests and assesses materials, and performs necessary data collection and calculations in areas such as traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater analysis, and structure design. Being a Civil Engineer III responsibilities also include estimating costs, estimating personnel and material needs, preparing proposals, and establishing completion dates. May also assist in inspecting aging infrastructure or overseeing improvement projects. Additionally, Civil Engineer III requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. May require a Professional Engineer License (PE). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Civil Engineer III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Civil Engineer III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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