What are the main factors that influence a Heavy Civil Construction's salary?

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

How does experience change A Heavy Civil Construction's salary?

A Heavy Civil Construction's salary grows with experience: a Heavy Civil Construction (0-3 years)earns $112,280, a Construction Field Superintendent, Sr. (3-5 years)earns $131,314, a Resident Construction Manager I (5+ years)earns $148,331, a Resident Construction Manager II (5+ years)earns $172,165,

What are the highest paying states for a Heavy Civil Construction?

Heavy Civil Construction salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Heavy Civil Construction roles are District of Columbia $117,078, California $116,633, Massachusetts $115,079. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Heavy Civil Construction roles make?

Salaries for Heavy Civil Construction level roles vary by specialization: Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering: $243,400; Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director: $195,900; Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager: $174,000; Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager: $143,400; Civil Construction Manager: $140,713.

Heavy Civil Construction Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Heavy Civil Construction make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Heavy Civil Construction in Rhode Island is $109,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,240
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,932 to $122,513
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,368

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Heavy Civil Construction Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,513	$10,209	$2,356	$59
Average	$109,633	$9,136	$2,108	$53
25th Percentile	$96,932	$8,078	$1,864	$47

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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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Heavy Civil Construction 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 Heavy Civil Constructions. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $117,078.
California: $116,633.
Massachusetts: $115,079.

District of Columbia $117,078 California $116,633 Massachusetts $115,079 Washington $114,656 New Jersey $114,614 Alaska $114,466 Connecticut $113,006 New York $112,414

Hawaii $110,522 Rhode Island $109,633 Maryland $109,031 Minnesota $108,206 Colorado $107,889 Illinois $107,783 Oregon $107,381 Delaware $107,085

New Hampshire $106,899 Virginia $106,482 Pennsylvania $105,266 Nevada $104,653 North Dakota $104,452 Michigan $104,135 Wisconsin $104,018 Vermont $103,786

Texas $103,141 Maine $103,098 Arizona $103,035 Ohio $102,961 Georgia $101,988 Indiana $101,502 Wyoming $101,407 Utah $101,259

Iowa $101,195 Kansas $100,688 Louisiana $100,539 North Carolina $100,487 Missouri $100,465 Florida $100,053 Montana $99,831 Nebraska $99,620

Kentucky $99,503 South Carolina $99,080 Tennessee $98,816 Idaho $98,710 New Mexico $97,938 Oklahoma $97,769 Alabama $97,145 South Dakota $96,098

Arkansas $95,527 West Virginia $95,221 Mississippi $94,301

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:

Adamsville: $111,431
Albion: $109,580
Ashaway: $111,854

Adamsville, RI $111,431 Albion, RI $109,580 Ashaway, RI $111,854 Barrington, RI $109,580 Block Island, RI $111,272 Bradford, RI $111,780 Bristol, RI $109,475 Carolina, RI $110,870

Charlestown, RI $110,987 Chepachet, RI $109,369 Clayville, RI $109,475 Coventry, RI $109,369 West Greenwich, RI $109,295 East Greenwich, RI $109,443 Exeter, RI $111,780 Fiskeville, RI $109,580

Forestdale, RI $109,475 Foster, RI $109,295 Glendale, RI $109,295 Greene, RI $110,522 Greenville, RI $109,580 Harmony, RI $109,549 Harrisville, RI $109,369 Hope, RI $109,580

Hope Valley, RI $111,854 Hopkinton, RI $111,886 Jamestown, RI $110,765 Kenyon, RI $111,748 Little Compton, RI $111,389 Manville, RI $109,580 Mapleville, RI $109,295 Newport, RI $110,786

Middletown, RI $111,251 North Kingstown, RI $109,263 North Scituate, RI $109,549 Oakland, RI $109,401 Pascoag, RI $109,337 Pawtucket, RI $109,580 Central Falls, RI $109,580 Cumberland, RI $109,580

Lincoln, RI $109,580 Portsmouth, RI $110,342 Prudence Island, RI $109,369 Rockville, RI $111,886 Saunderstown, RI $110,828 Shannock, RI $111,716 Slatersville, RI $109,475 Slocum, RI $110,828

Tiverton, RI $111,463 Wakefield, RI $110,712 Kingston, RI $110,733 Narragansett, RI $110,754 Peace Dale, RI $110,712 Warren, RI $109,549 Warwick, RI $109,580 Westerly, RI $111,917

West Kingston, RI $110,796 West Warwick, RI $109,580 Wood River Junction, RI $111,780 Woonsocket, RI $109,475 North Smithfield, RI $109,549 Wyoming, RI $111,748 Providence, RI $109,580 Cranston, RI $109,580

North Providence, RI $109,580 East Providence, RI $109,580 Riverside, RI $109,580 Rumford, RI $109,580 Smithfield, RI $109,580 Johnston, RI $109,580

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

$96,932

Average $109,633/year

$122,513

$8,078

Average $9,136/month

$10,209

$1,864

Average $2,108/week

$2,356

$47

Average $53/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,513	$10,209	$2,356	$59
Average	$109,633	$9,136	$2,108	$53
25th Percentile	$96,932	$8,078	$1,864	$47

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