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Engineers, All Other vs. Civil Engineers: Who Earns More?

Engineers, All Others out-earn Civil Engineerss by $22K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Engineers, All Others land at $122,930 and Civil Engineerss at $100,840. The education gap is real: engineers, all other programs typically require bachelor's degree, while civil engineer programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Engineers, All Others is New Mexico ($162,070); for Civil Engineerss it's California ($122,500).

Engineers, All Other
Civil Engineers
Median salary
$122,930
$100,840
Hourly rate
$59.1/hr
$48.48/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$66,810
$68,240
Senior level (90th %)
$189,950
$163,220
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
154,070
367,840
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
5%
Category
Engineering
Engineering
Top-paying state
New Mexico
California

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Engineers, All Other median pay.

State
Engineers, All Other
Civil Engineers
New Mexico
$162,070
$103,900
District of Columbia
$151,920
$103,880
Alaska
$142,390
$114,730
Washington
$134,570
$110,000
New Jersey
$132,450
$104,660
Massachusetts
$131,260
$106,730
California
$130,850
$122,500
Connecticut
$124,110
$103,150
Oregon
$123,220
$105,250
New York
$117,600
$103,760
South Carolina
$110,490
$101,600
Minnesota
$108,850
$101,480
Nevada
$103,780
$104,310
Louisiana
$99,070
$105,380
Nebraska
$88,490
$103,150

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Engineers, All Others or Civil Engineerss?

Engineers, All Others earn more nationally. The median is $122,930 for Engineers, All Others versus $100,840 for Civil Engineerss, a difference of $22K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Engineers, All Other or Civil Engineers?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Engineers, All Other or Civil Engineers?

Engineers, All Other typically requires bachelor's degree. Civil Engineers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Engineers, All Others get paid the most?

New Mexico is the top-paying state for Engineers, All Others at $162,070/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Engineers, All Other vs. Civil Engineers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In New Mexico, Engineers, All Others earn $162,070 vs. $103,900 for Civil Engineerss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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