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

A Civil Construction Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,302 for beginners, reaching about $77,177 at mid-level, and approach $77,612 for experts.

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

Civil Construction Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Civil Construction Engineer roles are District of Columbia $84,188, California $83,869, Massachusetts $82,751. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Civil Construction Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Civil/Construction/Structural Engineer VI: $192,690; Civil Engineer VI: $192,655; Civil/Construction/Structural Engineer V: $148,063; Civil Engineer V: $148,047; Civil/Construction/Structural Engineer IV: $123,920.

Civil Construction Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Civil Construction Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil Construction Engineer in Delaware is $77,003 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,982
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,828 to $83,273
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,117

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Civil Construction Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,273	$6,939	$1,601	$40
Average	$77,003	$6,417	$1,481	$37
25th Percentile	$71,828	$5,986	$1,381	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Civil Construction Engineer Salaries

A Civil Construction 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Civil Construction Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil Construction 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): $75,302
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,870
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,177
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,438
Expert (over 8 years): $77,612

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Civil Construction Engineer	$75,302
Intermediate Level Civil Construction Engineer	$75,870
Senior Level Civil Construction Engineer	$77,177
Specialist Level Civil Construction Engineer	$77,438
Expert Level Civil Construction Engineer	$77,612

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

District of Columbia: $84,188.
California: $83,869.
Massachusetts: $82,751.

District of Columbia $84,188 California $83,869 Massachusetts $82,751 Washington $82,447 New Jersey $82,416 Alaska $82,310 Connecticut $81,261 New York $80,835

Hawaii $79,474 Rhode Island $78,835 Maryland $78,402 Minnesota $77,809 Colorado $77,580 Illinois $77,504 Oregon $77,215 Delaware $77,003

New Hampshire $76,869 Virginia $76,569 Pennsylvania $75,695 Nevada $75,254 North Dakota $75,109 Michigan $74,881 Wisconsin $74,797 Vermont $74,630

Texas $74,166 Maine $74,136 Arizona $74,090 Ohio $74,037 Georgia $73,338 Indiana $72,988 Wyoming $72,919 Utah $72,813

Iowa $72,767 Kansas $72,402 Louisiana $72,296 North Carolina $72,258 Missouri $72,243 Florida $71,946 Montana $71,786 Nebraska $71,634

Kentucky $71,551 South Carolina $71,247 Tennessee $71,056 Idaho $70,980 New Mexico $70,425 Oklahoma $70,304 Alabama $69,855 South Dakota $69,102

Arkansas $68,692 West Virginia $68,471 Mississippi $67,810

Top Paying Cities for Civil Construction 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:

Lincoln: $79,694
Little Creek: $78,957
Magnolia: $79,284

Lincoln, DE $79,694 Little Creek, DE $78,957 Magnolia, DE $79,284 Milford, DE $79,694 Marydel, DE $78,660 Millsboro, DE $79,694 Millville, DE $80,227 Milton, DE $79,694

Nassau, DE $79,694 Ocean View, DE $80,227 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,227 Seaford, DE $78,858 Selbyville, DE $80,227 Smyrna, DE $78,569 Viola, DE $79,284 Woodside, DE $79,056

Bear, DE $77,991 Newark, DE $78,021 Claymont, DE $78,082 Delaware City, DE $78,021 Hockessin, DE $78,082 Kirkwood, DE $78,021 Middletown, DE $78,409 Montchanin, DE $78,082

New Castle, DE $78,082 Odessa, DE $78,516 Port Penn, DE $77,809 Rockland, DE $78,082 Saint Georges, DE $78,021 Townsend, DE $78,402 Winterthur, DE $78,082 Lewes, DE $79,694

Wilmington, DE $78,082 Dover, DE $78,919 Dover Afb, DE $79,101 Bethany Beach, DE $80,227 Bethel, DE $78,858 Bridgeville, DE $79,694 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,002 Cheswold, DE $78,736

Clayton, DE $78,539 Dagsboro, DE $80,227 Delmar, DE $78,858 Ellendale, DE $79,694 Felton, DE $79,694 Fenwick Island, DE $80,227 Frankford, DE $80,227 Frederica, DE $79,694

Georgetown, DE $79,694 Greenwood, DE $79,694 Harbeson, DE $79,694 Harrington, DE $79,694 Hartly, DE $78,500 Houston, DE $79,694 Kenton, DE $78,539 Laurel, DE $78,858

Yorklyn, DE $78,082

Civil Construction Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil Construction 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$71,828

Average $77,003/year

$83,273

$5,986

Average $6,417/month

$6,939

$1,381

Average $1,481/week

$1,601

$35

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,273	$6,939	$1,601	$40
Average	$77,003	$6,417	$1,481	$37
25th Percentile	$71,828	$5,986	$1,381	$35

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