Those majoring in civil engineering continue to be in high demand in today’s labor market, often in high-paying jobs. Careers are available in both the private sector and military service.
Private Sector Outlook, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
| Quick Facts: Civil Engineers 鈥� Private Sector | |
| 2024 Median Pay | $99,590 per year |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor鈥檚 degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2023 | 341,800 |
| Job Outlook, 2023-33 | 6% |
| Employment Change, 2021-31 | 22,100 |
Where can I learn more about career options and salary potential for civil engineering majors?
Learn more about specific career paths for construction management, environmental engineering, fluid mechanics & hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrology & water resources engineering, structural engineering, and on each sub-discipline page.
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Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:
| OCCUPATION | US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY |
|---|---|
| Biofuels Production Managers | $105,000.00 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Manager | $97,090.00 |
| Civil Engineer | $89,730.00 |
| Engineering Professor | $107,490.00 |
| Transportation Engineer | $89,730.00 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | $94,360.00 |
* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)
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