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Supervisory civil engineer salary

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Michael Rudisill

Average supervisory civil engineer salary

$84,776

$40.76 hourly rate

Entry-level supervisory civil engineer salary
$62,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Supervisory Civil Engineer Salary

The average salary for a Supervisory Civil Engineer is approximately $84,776 annually, which translates to around $41 per hour. However, this figure can differ based on various factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and specific job responsibilities. For instance, supervisory roles in high-demand areas typically offer better compensation.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions may start lower, while those with significant experience can command salaries well over $100,000 annually. Additionally, advanced certifications can enhance earning potential, making them valuable for career advancement.

Where Supervisory Civil Engineers Earn More

The highest paying states for supervisory civil engineers include California, New York, and Texas, where salaries can significantly exceed the national average. Cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Austin also rank as top locations for competitive salaries.

Job Opportunities

Career opportunities in this field are diverse, encompassing roles in construction, urban planning, and environmental management. As infrastructure development continues to grow, the demand for skilled supervisory civil engineers remains strong.

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General Services Corporation$84,183
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Average supervisory civil engineer salary by state

The highest-paying states for supervisorsy civil engineer are Alaska, California, and Colorado. The lowest average supervisory civil engineer salary states are Nebraska, Michigan, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for supervisorsy civil engineer

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$100,993$48.55
2Colorado$93,714$45.05
3Washington$91,044$43.77
4Oregon$89,836$43.19
5California$98,324$47.27
6Alabama$88,079$42.35
7Maine$84,777$40.76
8Delaware$85,401$41.06
9Vermont$84,072$40.42
10Oklahoma$84,247$40.50
11Maryland$87,743$42.18
12Connecticut$89,807$43.18
13Missouri$86,990$41.82
14New York$87,169$41.91
15Massachusetts$85,122$40.92
16Montana$80,978$38.93
17Indiana$80,703$38.80
18North Dakota$79,515$38.23
19Idaho$81,503$39.18
20North Carolina$80,210$38.56
21Minnesota$82,933$39.87
22Mississippi$82,351$39.59
23Virginia$80,322$38.62
24Utah$79,419$38.18
25Iowa$81,538$39.20
26Kentucky$81,096$38.99
27Nevada$79,606$38.27
28Texas$78,935$37.95
29Pennsylvania$80,198$38.56
30New Jersey$84,520$40.63
31Rhode Island$81,056$38.97
32Hawaii$75,417$36.26
33District of Columbia$75,301$36.20
34Louisiana$77,014$37.03
35New Hampshire$79,076$38.02
36Arizona$73,606$35.39
37New Mexico$76,189$36.63
38West Virginia$73,998$35.58
39Illinois$77,169$37.10
40Wyoming$70,604$33.94
41South Carolina$74,402$35.77
42Ohio$72,509$34.86
43South Dakota$69,383$33.36
44Nebraska$68,634$33.00
45Florida$70,329$33.81
46Michigan$67,947$32.67
47Kansas$72,254$34.74
48Georgia$65,332$31.41
49Tennessee$67,815$32.60
50Wisconsin$67,192$32.30
51Arkansas$64,902$31.20

Highest paying cities for supervisorsy civil engineer

The highest-paying cities for supervisorsy civil engineer are Sacramento, CA, Lakewood, CO, and Portland, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Sacramento, CA$103,877$49.94
2Lakewood, CO$93,719$45.06
3Portland, OR$89,697$43.12
4Birmingham, AL$88,178$42.39
5Newport, RI$81,215$39.05
6Norfolk, VA$80,380$38.64
7Bozeman, MT$80,335$38.62
8Fargo, ND$79,161$38.06
9Shreveport, LA$78,094$37.55
10Galveston, TX$77,782$37.40
11Albuquerque, NM$76,453$36.76
12Washington, DC$75,338$36.22
13Phoenix, AZ$73,821$35.49
14Rapid City, SD$70,016$33.66

Supervisory civil engineer salary details

A supervisory civil engineer's salary ranges from $62,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $114,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average supervisory civil engineer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a supervisory civil engineer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$114,000$9,500$55
75th Percentile$99,000$8,250$48
Average$84,776$7,065$41
25th Percentile$72,000$6,000$35
10th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30

Highest paying supervisory civil engineer jobs

The highest paying types of supervisorsy civil engineer are resident engineer, senior structural engineer, and engineer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Structural Designer$63,273$5,273$30.4251,432
Structural Engineering Internship$47,072$3,923$22.63105,826
Engineer$92,076$7,673$44.27618,207
Office Engineer$89,581$7,465$43.0759,644
Structural Design Engineer$75,662$6,305$36.3857,187
Civil Designer$58,421$4,868$28.0957,036

How would you rate the starting salaries for supervisory civil engineers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Michael Rudisill

Department Head and Professor of Engineering Technology, Northern Michigan University

From what we've seen, salaries haven't been reduced, even though demand is down. I would expect wages and salary progression to remain strong as the need for engineering will only continue to grow.

Which companies pay supervisorsy civil engineer the most?

Supervisory civil engineer salaries at General Services Corporation and Air National Guard are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average supervisory civil engineer salary at companies like United States Army Corps of Engineers and Indian Health Service are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Supervisory civil engineer salary trends

The average supervisory civil engineer salary has risen by $10,127 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average supervisory civil engineer earned $74,649 annually, but today, they earn $84,776 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for supervisorsy civil engineer over the last decade.

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Average supervisory civil engineer salary over time

Compare supervisory civil engineer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Supervisory civil engineer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$84,800$40.76+1.7%
2025$83,300$40.06+0.5%
2024$82,900$39.87+2.2%
2023$81,100$39.01+1.5%
2022$80,000$38.44+1.6%

Recently added supervisory civil engineer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
City of Overland Park, KsSupervisory Civil Engineer (Traffic-Optcs)Overland Park, KS06/28/2025$111,607
Us Department of TransportationSupervisory General EngineerWashington, DC06/27/2025$94,544
Department of Veterans AffairsSupervisory Healthcare EngineerDes Moines, IA06/24/2025$115,232
Department of Veterans AffairsSupervisory Healthcare EngineerKansas City, MO06/24/2025$115,232
Department of Health and Human ServicesSupervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary)Minot, ND06/22/2025$88,621
Fairfax County (VaSupervisory Engineer VFairfax, VA06/15/2025$95,669
Department of Health and Human ServicesSupervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary)Fort Duchesne, UT06/07/2025$73,939
Department of Health and Human ServicesSupervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary)Spokane, WA06/07/2025$73,939
Department of Health and Human ServicesSupervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary)Albuquerque, NM06/07/2025$73,939
Department of Health and Human ServicesSupervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary)Sioux City, IA06/07/2025$73,939

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