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

A Civil Engineer/EIT's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,010 for beginners, reaching about $76,878 at mid-level, and approach $77,312 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Civil Engineer/EIT?

Civil Engineer/EIT salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Civil Engineer/EIT roles are District of Columbia $82,914, California $82,599, Massachusetts $81,499. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Civil Engineer/EIT roles make?

Salaries for Civil Engineer/EIT level roles vary by specialization: Civil Attorney: $255,361; Civil Superintendent: $105,998; Civil Estimator: $86,593; Civil Supervisor: $84,769; Civil Designer: $66,191.

Civil Engineer/EIT Salary in Delaware

How much does a Civil Engineer/EIT make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil Engineer/EIT in Delaware is $75,837 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,107
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,607 to $81,736
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,845

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Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,736	$6,811	$1,572	$39
Average	$75,837	$6,320	$1,458	$36
25th Percentile	$70,607	$5,884	$1,358	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries

A Civil Engineer/EIT'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 Experience Level Affects Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil Engineer/EIT'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,010
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,577
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,878
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,138
Expert (over 8 years): $77,312

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$75,010
Intermediate Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$75,577
Senior Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$76,878
Specialist Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$77,138
Expert Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$77,312

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How Do Civil Engineer/EIT 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/EITs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,914.
California: $82,599.
Massachusetts: $81,499.

District of Columbia $82,914 California $82,599 Massachusetts $81,499 Washington $81,199 New Jersey $81,169 Alaska $81,064 Connecticut $80,031 New York $79,611

Hawaii $78,271 Rhode Island $77,642 Maryland $77,215 Minnesota $76,631 Colorado $76,406 Illinois $76,331 Oregon $76,047 Delaware $75,837

New Hampshire $75,705 Virginia $75,410 Pennsylvania $74,549 Nevada $74,115 North Dakota $73,972 Michigan $73,748 Wisconsin $73,665 Vermont $73,501

Texas $73,044 Maine $73,014 Arizona $72,969 Ohio $72,917 Georgia $72,228 Indiana $71,883 Wyoming $71,816 Utah $71,711

Iowa $71,666 Kansas $71,307 Louisiana $71,202 North Carolina $71,164 Missouri $71,149 Florida $70,857 Montana $70,700 Nebraska $70,550

Kentucky $70,468 South Carolina $70,168 Tennessee $69,981 Idaho $69,906 New Mexico $69,360 Oklahoma $69,240 Alabama $68,798 South Dakota $68,056

Arkansas $67,652 West Virginia $67,435 Mississippi $66,783

Top Paying Cities for Civil Engineer/EITs

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:

Lincoln: $78,488
Little Creek: $77,762
Magnolia: $78,084

Lincoln, DE $78,488 Little Creek, DE $77,762 Magnolia, DE $78,084 Milford, DE $78,488 Marydel, DE $77,470 Millsboro, DE $78,488 Millville, DE $79,012 Milton, DE $78,488

Nassau, DE $78,488 Ocean View, DE $79,012 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,012 Seaford, DE $77,664 Selbyville, DE $79,012 Smyrna, DE $77,380 Viola, DE $78,084 Woodside, DE $77,859

Bear, DE $76,811 Newark, DE $76,841 Claymont, DE $76,901 Delaware City, DE $76,841 Hockessin, DE $76,901 Kirkwood, DE $76,841 Middletown, DE $77,223 Montchanin, DE $76,901

New Castle, DE $76,901 Odessa, DE $77,327 Port Penn, DE $76,631 Rockland, DE $76,901 Saint Georges, DE $76,841 Townsend, DE $77,215 Winterthur, DE $76,901 Lewes, DE $78,488

Wilmington, DE $76,901 Dover, DE $77,724 Dover Afb, DE $77,904 Bethany Beach, DE $79,012 Bethel, DE $77,664 Bridgeville, DE $78,488 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,807 Cheswold, DE $77,545

Clayton, DE $77,350 Dagsboro, DE $79,012 Delmar, DE $77,664 Ellendale, DE $78,488 Felton, DE $78,488 Fenwick Island, DE $79,012 Frankford, DE $79,012 Frederica, DE $78,488

Georgetown, DE $78,488 Greenwood, DE $78,488 Harbeson, DE $78,488 Harrington, DE $78,488 Hartly, DE $77,312 Houston, DE $78,488 Kenton, DE $77,350 Laurel, DE $77,664

Yorklyn, DE $76,901

Civil Engineer/EIT Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil Engineer/EIT'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

$70,607

Average $75,837/year

$81,736

$5,884

Average $6,320/month

$6,811

$1,358

Average $1,458/week

$1,572

$34

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,736	$6,811	$1,572	$39
Average	$75,837	$6,320	$1,458	$36
25th Percentile	$70,607	$5,884	$1,358	$34

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