Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer in the United States is $76,469 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,820
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,141 to $82,411
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,291
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
Smart Recruiting
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $71,141 10% $66,291 90% $87,820 75% $82,411 $76,469 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $82,411 $6,868 $1,585 $40
Average $76,469 $6,372 $1,471 $37
25th Percentile $71,141 $5,928 $1,368 $34
Check out Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Job Openings in the United States
Entry Level Engineer

Insight Global - Columbus, OH

Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer

Optimal Inc. - Toledo, OH

Entry-Level Engineer

Reliance One - Toledo, OH

Structural Design Engineer - Entry Level

Thorson Baker & Associates Inc. - Richfield, OH

Search More Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Jobs in the United States
Select State
Select City
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer'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 Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer'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): $76,032
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,580
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,511
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,088
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,799
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer$76,032
Civil Eng... Level Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer$92,580
Civil Eng... Level Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer$108,511
Civil Eng... Level Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer$127,088
Civil Eng... Level Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer$151,799
$76,032 0 yr
$92,580 < 2 yrs
$108,511 2-4 yrs
$127,088 5-8 yrs
$151,799 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineers

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: $96,451
  • San Francisco: $95,395
  • Oakland: $93,384

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 5.8% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Equipment Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.69% Job Postings): Keeping business equipment in reliable working order and condition to lessen downtime and assure equipment safety.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.6% 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.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 5.8%
Equipment Maintenance 2.69%
CPR 1.6%
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 an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer's salary.
  • Process Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • CPR: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Analysis
 $82,587
8%
CPR
 $82,587
8%
Analysis
 $81,057
6%
Innovation
 $78,763
3%
Installation
 $78,763
3%
Oral Communication
 $78,763
3%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineers enter the field with a Associate'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 an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $73,720 and $78,018).

Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 0.8%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 71.6%
Masters 23.0%
Doctorate 1.6%
view as graph

Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on June 01, 2026
$71,141
Average $76,469/year
$82,411
$5,928
Average $6,372/month
$6,868
$1,368
Average $1,471/week
$1,585
$34
Average $37/hour
$40
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $82,411 $6,868 $1,585 $40
Average $76,469 $6,372 $1,471 $37
25th Percentile $71,141 $5,928 $1,368 $34

Salaries of jobs related to Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer

Salary Trends for Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,606 in 2023 to around $75,194 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$76,606
2024
$75,653
2025
$75,194
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $76,606
2024 $75,653
2025 $75,194
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer

Here are companies hiring for Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Entry Level Civil/Highway Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst