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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $100,993 | $48.55 |
| 2 | Colorado | $93,714 | $45.05 |
| 3 | Washington | $91,044 | $43.77 |
| 4 | Oregon | $89,836 | $43.19 |
| 5 | California | $98,324 | $47.27 |
| 6 | Alabama | $88,079 | $42.35 |
| 7 | Maine | $84,777 | $40.76 |
| 8 | Delaware | $85,401 | $41.06 |
| 9 | Vermont | $84,072 | $40.42 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $84,247 | $40.50 |
| 11 | Maryland | $87,743 | $42.18 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $89,807 | $43.18 |
| 13 | Missouri | $86,990 | $41.82 |
| 14 | New York | $87,169 | $41.91 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $85,122 | $40.92 |
| 16 | Montana | $80,978 | $38.93 |
| 17 | Indiana | $80,703 | $38.80 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $79,515 | $38.23 |
| 19 | Idaho | $81,503 | $39.18 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $80,210 | $38.56 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $82,933 | $39.87 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $82,351 | $39.59 |
| 23 | Virginia | $80,322 | $38.62 |
| 24 | Utah | $79,419 | $38.18 |
| 25 | Iowa | $81,538 | $39.20 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $81,096 | $38.99 |
| 27 | Nevada | $79,606 | $38.27 |
| 28 | Texas | $78,935 | $37.95 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $80,198 | $38.56 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $84,520 | $40.63 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $81,056 | $38.97 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $75,417 | $36.26 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $75,301 | $36.20 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $77,014 | $37.03 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $79,076 | $38.02 |
| 36 | Arizona | $73,606 | $35.39 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $76,189 | $36.63 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $73,998 | $35.58 |
| 39 | Illinois | $77,169 | $37.10 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $70,604 | $33.94 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $74,402 | $35.77 |
| 42 | Ohio | $72,509 | $34.86 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $69,383 | $33.36 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $68,634 | $33.00 |
| 45 | Florida | $70,329 | $33.81 |
| 46 | Michigan | $67,947 | $32.67 |
| 47 | Kansas | $72,254 | $34.74 |
| 48 | Georgia | $65,332 | $31.41 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $67,815 | $32.60 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $67,192 | $32.30 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $64,902 | $31.20 |
The highest-paying cities for supervisorsy civil engineer are Sacramento, CA, Lakewood, CO, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento, CA | $103,877 | $49.94 |
| 2 | Lakewood, CO | $93,719 | $45.06 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $89,697 | $43.12 |
| 4 | Birmingham, AL | $88,178 | $42.39 |
| 5 | Newport, RI | $81,215 | $39.05 |
| 6 | Norfolk, VA | $80,380 | $38.64 |
| 7 | Bozeman, MT | $80,335 | $38.62 |
| 8 | Fargo, ND | $79,161 | $38.06 |
| 9 | Shreveport, LA | $78,094 | $37.55 |
| 10 | Galveston, TX | $77,782 | $37.40 |
| 11 | Albuquerque, NM | $76,453 | $36.76 |
| 12 | Washington, DC | $75,338 | $36.22 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $73,821 | $35.49 |
| 14 | Rapid City, SD | $70,016 | $33.66 |
A supervisory civil engineer's salary ranges from $62,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $114,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly 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 |
The highest paying types of supervisorsy civil engineer are resident engineer, senior structural engineer, and engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Designer | $63,273 | $5,273 | $30.42 | 51,432 |
| Structural Engineering Internship | $47,072 | $3,923 | $22.63 | 105,826 |
| Engineer | $92,076 | $7,673 | $44.27 | 618,207 |
| Office Engineer | $89,581 | $7,465 | $43.07 | 59,644 |
| Structural Design Engineer | $75,662 | $6,305 | $36.38 | 57,187 |
| Civil Designer | $58,421 | $4,868 | $28.09 | 57,036 |
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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.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Services Corporation | $84,183 | $40.47 |
| 2 | Air National Guard | $84,030 | $40.40 |
| 3 | United States Army Corps of Engineers | $83,538 | $40.16 |
| 4 | Indian Health Service | $82,387 | $39.61 |
| 5 | Natural Resources Conservation Service | $76,228 | $36.65 |
| 6 | National Park Foundation | $74,808 | $35.97 |
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.
Compare supervisory civil engineer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare supervisory civil engineer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly 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% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Overland Park, Ks | Supervisory Civil Engineer (Traffic-Optcs) | Overland Park, KS | 06/28/2025 | $111,607 |
| Us Department of Transportation | Supervisory General Engineer | Washington, DC | 06/27/2025 | $94,544 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Supervisory Healthcare Engineer | Des Moines, IA | 06/24/2025 | $115,232 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Supervisory Healthcare Engineer | Kansas City, MO | 06/24/2025 | $115,232 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary) | Minot, ND | 06/22/2025 | $88,621 |
| Fairfax County (Va | Supervisory Engineer V | Fairfax, VA | 06/15/2025 | $95,669 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary) | Fort Duchesne, UT | 06/07/2025 | $73,939 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary) | Spokane, WA | 06/07/2025 | $73,939 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary) | Albuquerque, NM | 06/07/2025 | $73,939 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | Supervisory Civil/Environmental Engineer (Interdisciplinary) | Sioux City, IA | 06/07/2025 | $73,939 |
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