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Civil Engineering

Plan, design, and construct the infrastructure that shapes modern society — roads, bridges, and water systems.

Overview

Civil Engineering designs and oversees construction of physical infrastructure essential to modern life. It encompasses structural design, geotechnical analysis, water resources, transportation networks, and environmental protection at the community and city scale.

Core Areas of Study

Structural Analysis

Geotechnical Engineering

Fluid Mechanics

Transportation Design

Surveying

Water Resources

Construction Management

Foundation Engineering

Earthquake Engineering

Urban Planning

Salary Expectations

Entry Level

$60,000

Mid-Career

$88,000

Senior Level

$128,000

Salary by State

Click any state to see average Civil Engineering salaries by experience level. Data adjusted for cost of living and industry presence.

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Salary Range

$90K+ (Highest)

$75K - $90K (High)

$65K - $75K (Above Avg)

$55K - $65K (Average)

$45K - $55K (Below Avg)

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Note: Salary data represents average total compensation for Civil Engineering in each state. Map uses Albers USA projection with Alaska and Hawaii positioned as insets. Data based on BLS and industry surveys (2025-2026).

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