Heavy Civil Construction Salary in the United States

How much does a Heavy Civil Construction make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Heavy Civil Construction in the United States is $105,742 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,475
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,491 to $118,165
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,338
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Heavy Civil Construction Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,165 $9,847 $2,272 $57
Average $105,742 $8,812 $2,034 $51
25th Percentile $93,491 $7,791 $1,798 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Heavy Civil Construction Salaries

A Heavy Civil Construction'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.

Top Paying Cities for Heavy Civil Constructions

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: $133,372
  • San Francisco: $132,061
  • Oakland: $129,132

What Skills Can Increase a Heavy Civil Construction's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 10.15% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 10.15%
Logistics 2.67%
CPR 1.02%
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 Heavy Civil Construction's salary.
  • Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Field Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Logistics
$113,144
7%
Field Operations
$113,144
7%
Commitment
$112,087
6%
Coordination
$112,087
6%
Leadership
$112,087
6%
Construction Management
$112,087
6%
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How Education impacts a Heavy Civil Construction's Salary?

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

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Heavy Civil Construction with a Bachelor's Degree is between $111,400 and $121,392).

Heavy Civil Construction Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Heavy Civil Construction
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 45.6%
Associates 12.3%
Bachelors 37.1%
Masters 3.1%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Heavy Civil Construction Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Heavy Civil Construction'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Heavy Civil Construction

Salaries for a Heavy Civil Construction can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,977 in 2023 to around $86,987 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Heavy Civil Construction salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Heavy Civil Construction Over Time

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2023
$87,977
2024
$87,588
2025
$86,987
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2024 $87,588
2025 $86,987
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Most common benefits for Heavy Civil Construction

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