Graduate Civil Engineer Salary in the United States

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Graduate Civil Engineer Salary in the United States

What is the salary range of a Graduate Civil Engineer?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graduate Civil Engineer in the United States ranges from $119,755 (25th percentile) to $138,329 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $128,110 and an hourly rate of $62. A Graduate Civil Engineer's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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Graduate Civil Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $138,329 $11,527 $2,660 $67
Average $128,110 $10,676 $2,464 $62
25th Percentile $119,755 $9,980 $2,303 $58
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How much does a Graduate Civil Engineer make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$119,755
Average $128,110/year
$138,329
$9,980
Average $10,676/month
$11,527
$2,303
Average $2,464/week
$2,660
$58
Average $62/hour
$67
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $138,329 $11,527 $2,660 $67
Average $128,110 $10,676 $2,464 $62
25th Percentile $119,755 $9,980 $2,303 $58

How does experience level affect a Graduate Civil Engineer's Salary?

An entry-level Graduate Civil Engineer with less than 1 year of experience earns about $122,996. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $123,619. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $124,243. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $126,486, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $131,416.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Graduate Civil Engineer $122,996
Intermediate Level Graduate Civil Engineer $123,619
Senior Level Graduate Civil Engineer $124,243
Specialist Level Graduate Civil Engineer $126,486
Expert Level Graduate Civil Engineer $131,416
$122,996 0 yr
$123,619 < 2 yrs
$124,243 2-4 yrs
$126,486 5-8 yrs
$131,416 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Graduate Civil Engineer vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Graduate Civil Engineer is $141,305.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $139,422.
  • In New Jersey, a Graduate Civil Engineer earns $138,858 per year.

How much does salary of Graduate Civil Engineer vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Graduate Civil Engineer is $159,997.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $148,467.
  • In Boston, MA, a Graduate Civil Engineer earns $142,881 per year.

What are the salaries of a Graduate Civil Engineer with different levels of education?

Salaries for Graduate Civil Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Graduate Civil Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is $133,359 - $142,518. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Graduate Civil Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Graduate Civil Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
High School 0.3%
Associates 0.7%
Bachelors 59.9%
Masters 34.1%
Doctorate 4.5%
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Salaries of jobs related to Graduate Civil Engineer

What is the salary trend of Graduate Civil Engineer?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Graduate Civil Engineer compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $125,940 in 2023 to approximately $119,792 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Graduate Civil Engineer salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Graduate Civil Engineer Over Time

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2023
$125,940
2024
$122,482
2025
$119,792
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2023 $125,940
2024 $122,482
2025 $119,792
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Graduate Civil Engineer bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 61.5%
Bonuses 11.5%
Social Security 5.5%
401k/403b 3.0%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 4.1%
Pension 3.9%
Time Off 8.9%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $128,110 61.5%
Bonus $24,038 11.5%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $11,520 5.5%
401K/403B $6,324 3.0%
Disability $3,012 1.4%
Healthcare $8,585 4.1%
Pension $8,131 3.9%
Time Off $18,533 8.9%
Total Compensation $208,254 100%
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