Civil Engineer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 2K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$102,170
$49.12/hr
vs National Average
$96,900
+5.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $173K
2K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,250 |
| 25th percentile | $82,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,170 |
| 75th percentile | $132,330 |
| 90th percentile | $172,780 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,390 |
| 2023 | $98,480 |
| 2024 | $102,170 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,390 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $98,480 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $102,170 | $96,900 |