Civil Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 13K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$110,000
$52.885/hr
vs National Average
$99,151
+10.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $161K
13K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,840 |
| 25th percentile | $96,230 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $110,000 |
| 75th percentile | $133,050 |
| 90th percentile | $160,670 |
Top H-1B Employers for Civil Engineer in Washington
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Washington — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 8 | $120,200 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,720 |
| 2023 | $99,150 |
| 2024 | $105,090 |
| 2025 | $110,000 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,720 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $99,150 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $105,090 | $96,900 |
| 2025 | $110,000 | $99,151 |