Construction Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Engineer III make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Engineer III in the United States is $97,856 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,998
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,074 to $107,876
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,077
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Construction Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $107,876 $8,990 $2,075 $52
Average $97,856 $8,155 $1,882 $47
25th Percentile $89,074 $7,423 $1,713 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Engineer III Salaries

A Construction Engineer III'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.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Engineer III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Engineer III'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): $93,163
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,822
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,141
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,066
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,719
Levels Salary
Entry Level Construction Engineer III$93,163
Intermediate Level Construction Engineer III$93,822
Senior Level Construction Engineer III$95,141
Specialist Level Construction Engineer III$100,066
Expert Level Construction Engineer III$102,719
$93,163 0 yr
$93,822 < 2 yrs
$95,141 2-4 yrs
$100,066 5-8 yrs
$102,719 > 8 yrs
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How Do Construction Engineer III 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 Construction Engineer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $108,347.
  • California: $107,936.
  • Massachusetts: $106,497.

Top Paying Cities for Construction Engineer IIIs

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: $123,426
  • San Francisco: $122,213
  • Oakland: $119,502

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Engineer III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communicates Effectively (Mentioned in 6.45% Job Postings): Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2.87% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Communicates Effectively 6.45%
Installation 2.87%
Microsoft Office 1.52%
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 Construction Engineer III's salary.
  • Electrical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Interpersonal Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Electrical Engineering
 $106,663
9%
Interpersonal Relationships
 $102,749
5%
Consulting
 $101,771
4%
Presentation
 $101,771
4%
Networking
 $100,792
3%
Flexibility
 $100,792
3%
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How Education impacts a Construction Engineer III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Engineer IIIs 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 Construction Engineer III with a Bachelor's Degree is between $98,657 and $103,893).

Construction Engineer III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Engineer III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 11.9%
High School 11.9%
Associates 11.9%
Bachelors 62.7%
Masters 13.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Construction Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Engineer III'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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$89,074
Average $97,856/year
$107,876
$7,423
Average $8,155/month
$8,990
$1,713
Average $1,882/week
$2,075
$43
Average $47/hour
$52
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $107,876 $8,990 $2,075 $52
Average $97,856 $8,155 $1,882 $47
25th Percentile $89,074 $7,423 $1,713 $43

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Salary Trends for Construction Engineer III

Salaries for a Construction Engineer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $95,248 in 2023 to around $94,125 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Engineer III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Engineer III Over Time

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$94,704
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