District of Columbia Wages 17-2051.00 - Civil Engineers Bright Outlook  

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $103,880.
  • 10% of workers earn $78,780 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $164,200 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $100,840.
  • 10% of workers earn $68,240 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $163,220 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$68,240$79,930$100,840$129,680$163,220
District of Columbia$78,780$82,120$103,880$130,720$164,200
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$77,970$84,590$101,780$129,830$159,990

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $49.94 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $37.88 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $78.94 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $48.48 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $32.81 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $78.47 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$32.81$38.43$48.48$62.34$78.47
District of Columbia$37.88$39.48$49.94$62.85$78.94
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$37.49$40.67$48.93$62.42$76.92