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: a Civil Engineer/EIT (0-2 years)earns $77,206, a Civil Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,014, a Civil Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,190, a Civil Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,049, a Civil Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,149,

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 $82,922, California $82,608, Massachusetts $81,507. 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: $255,600; Civil Superintendent: $106,006; Civil Estimator: $86,608; Civil Supervisor: $84,740; Civil Designer: $66,192.

Civil Engineer/EIT Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Civil Engineer/EIT make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil Engineer/EIT in Rhode Island is $77,650 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,174
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,242 to $83,682
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,319

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Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,682	$6,973	$1,609	$40
Average	$77,650	$6,471	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$72,242	$6,020	$1,389	$35

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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): $77,206
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,014
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,190
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,049
Expert (over 8 years): $154,149

Levels	Salary
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$77,206
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$94,014
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$110,190
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$129,049
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$154,149

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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: $82,922.
California: $82,608.
Massachusetts: $81,507.

District of Columbia $82,922 California $82,608 Massachusetts $81,507 Washington $81,207 New Jersey $81,177 Alaska $81,072 Connecticut $80,039 New York $79,619

Hawaii $78,279 Rhode Island $77,650 Maryland $77,223 Minnesota $76,639 Colorado $76,414 Illinois $76,339 Oregon $76,054 Delaware $75,845

New Hampshire $75,713 Virginia $75,418 Pennsylvania $74,557 Nevada $74,122 North Dakota $73,980 Michigan $73,755 Wisconsin $73,673 Vermont $73,508

Texas $73,051 Maine $73,021 Arizona $72,976 Ohio $72,924 Georgia $72,235 Indiana $71,890 Wyoming $71,823 Utah $71,718

Iowa $71,673 Kansas $71,314 Louisiana $71,209 North Carolina $71,171 Missouri $71,156 Florida $70,864 Montana $70,707 Nebraska $70,557

Kentucky $70,475 South Carolina $70,175 Tennessee $69,988 Idaho $69,913 New Mexico $69,366 Oklahoma $69,247 Alabama $68,805 South Dakota $68,063

Arkansas $67,659 West Virginia $67,442 Mississippi $66,790

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:

Adamsville: $78,620
Albion: $77,956
Ashaway: $78,471

Adamsville, RI $78,620 Albion, RI $77,956 Ashaway, RI $78,471 Barrington, RI $77,751 Block Island, RI $78,184 Bradford, RI $78,424 Bristol, RI $78,050 Carolina, RI $78,295

Charlestown, RI $78,323 Chepachet, RI $78,167 Clayville, RI $77,949 Coventry, RI $77,953 West Greenwich, RI $78,168 East Greenwich, RI $77,901 Exeter, RI $78,146 Fiskeville, RI $77,749

Forestdale, RI $78,348 Foster, RI $78,126 Glendale, RI $78,354 Greene, RI $78,229 Greenville, RI $77,779 Harmony, RI $77,880 Harrisville, RI $78,321 Hope, RI $77,798

Hope Valley, RI $78,402 Hopkinton, RI $78,506 Jamestown, RI $78,244 Kenyon, RI $78,285 Little Compton, RI $78,608 Manville, RI $78,059 Mapleville, RI $78,182 Newport, RI $78,322

Middletown, RI $78,357 North Kingstown, RI $78,035 North Scituate, RI $77,880 Oakland, RI $78,267 Pascoag, RI $78,372 Pawtucket, RI $77,635 Central Falls, RI $77,669 Cumberland, RI $78,110

Lincoln, RI $77,747 Portsmouth, RI $78,314 Prudence Island, RI $78,153 Rockville, RI $78,494 Saunderstown, RI $78,196 Shannock, RI $78,289 Slatersville, RI $78,349 Slocum, RI $78,194

Tiverton, RI $78,552 Wakefield, RI $78,263 Kingston, RI $78,233 Narragansett, RI $78,285 Peace Dale, RI $78,253 Warren, RI $77,952 Warwick, RI $77,734 Westerly, RI $78,490

West Kingston, RI $78,258 West Warwick, RI $77,829 Wood River Junction, RI $78,369 Woonsocket, RI $78,353 North Smithfield, RI $78,175 Wyoming, RI $78,289 Providence, RI $77,612 Cranston, RI $77,623

North Providence, RI $77,632 East Providence, RI $77,617 Riverside, RI $77,642 Rumford, RI $77,631 Smithfield, RI $77,788 Johnston, RI $77,658

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.

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$72,242

Average $77,650/year

$83,682

$6,020

Average $6,471/month

$6,973

$1,389

Average $1,493/week

$1,609

$35

Average $37/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,682	$6,973	$1,609	$40
Average	$77,650	$6,471	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$72,242	$6,020	$1,389	$35

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