What are the main factors that influence a Civil Engineer/EIT's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Civil Engineer/EIT's salary?

A Civil Engineer/EIT's salary grows with experience: a Civil Engineer/EIT (0-2 years)earns $75,858, a Civil Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,393, a Civil Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $108,284, a Civil Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,791, a Civil Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $151,488,

What are the highest paying states for a Civil Engineer/EIT?

Civil Engineer/EIT salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Civil Engineer/EIT roles are District of Columbia $83,089, California $82,773, Massachusetts $81,670. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Civil Engineer/EIT roles make?

Salaries for Civil Engineer/EIT level roles vary by specialization: Civil Attorney: $254,889; Civil Superintendent: $107,976; Civil Estimator: $89,144; Civil Supervisor: $85,591; Civil Designer: $66,190.

Civil Engineer/EIT Salary in Delaware

How much does a Civil Engineer/EIT make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Civil Engineer/EIT in Delaware is $76,169 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Civil Engineer/EIT's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,322
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,544 to $82,530
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,422

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Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,530	$6,878	$1,587	$40
Average	$76,169	$6,347	$1,465	$37
25th Percentile	$70,544	$5,879	$1,357	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries

A Civil Engineer/EIT's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil Engineer/EIT's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,858
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,393
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,284
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,791
Expert (over 8 years): $151,488

Levels	Salary
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$75,858
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$92,393
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$108,284
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$126,791
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$151,488

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How Do Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Civil Engineer/EITs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,089.
California: $82,773.
Massachusetts: $81,670.

District of Columbia $83,089 California $82,773 Massachusetts $81,670 Washington $81,370 New Jersey $81,340 Alaska $81,235 Connecticut $80,199 New York $79,779

Hawaii $78,436 Rhode Island $77,805 Maryland $77,378 Minnesota $76,792 Colorado $76,567 Illinois $76,492 Oregon $76,207 Delaware $75,997

New Hampshire $75,865 Virginia $75,569 Pennsylvania $74,706 Nevada $74,271 North Dakota $74,128 Michigan $73,903 Wisconsin $73,821 Vermont $73,656

Texas $73,198 Maine $73,168 Arizona $73,123 Ohio $73,070 Georgia $72,380 Indiana $72,035 Wyoming $71,967 Utah $71,862

Iowa $71,817 Kansas $71,457 Louisiana $71,352 North Carolina $71,314 Missouri $71,299 Florida $71,006 Montana $70,849 Nebraska $70,699

Kentucky $70,616 South Carolina $70,316 Tennessee $70,128 Idaho $70,053 New Mexico $69,506 Oklahoma $69,386 Alabama $68,943 South Dakota $68,200

Arkansas $67,795 West Virginia $67,577 Mississippi $66,924

Top Paying Cities for Civil Engineer/EITs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $78,653
Little Creek: $77,926
Magnolia: $78,248

Lincoln, DE $78,653 Little Creek, DE $77,926 Magnolia, DE $78,248 Milford, DE $78,653 Marydel, DE $77,633 Millsboro, DE $78,653 Millville, DE $79,179 Milton, DE $78,653

Nassau, DE $78,653 Ocean View, DE $79,179 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,179 Seaford, DE $77,828 Selbyville, DE $79,179 Smyrna, DE $77,543 Viola, DE $78,248 Woodside, DE $78,023

Bear, DE $76,972 Newark, DE $77,002 Claymont, DE $77,063 Delaware City, DE $77,002 Hockessin, DE $77,063 Kirkwood, DE $77,002 Middletown, DE $77,385 Montchanin, DE $77,063

New Castle, DE $77,063 Odessa, DE $77,490 Port Penn, DE $76,792 Rockland, DE $77,063 Saint Georges, DE $77,002 Townsend, DE $77,378 Winterthur, DE $77,063 Lewes, DE $78,653

Wilmington, DE $77,063 Dover, DE $77,888 Dover Afb, DE $78,068 Bethany Beach, DE $79,179 Bethel, DE $77,828 Bridgeville, DE $78,653 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,971 Cheswold, DE $77,708

Clayton, DE $77,513 Dagsboro, DE $79,179 Delmar, DE $77,828 Ellendale, DE $78,653 Felton, DE $78,653 Fenwick Island, DE $79,179 Frankford, DE $79,179 Frederica, DE $78,653

Georgetown, DE $78,653 Greenwood, DE $78,653 Harbeson, DE $78,653 Harrington, DE $78,653 Hartly, DE $77,475 Houston, DE $78,653 Kenton, DE $77,513 Laurel, DE $77,828

Yorklyn, DE $77,063

Civil Engineer/EIT Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil Engineer/EIT's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$70,544

Average $76,169/year

$82,530

$5,879

Average $6,347/month

$6,878

$1,357

Average $1,465/week

$1,587

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,530	$6,878	$1,587	$40
Average	$76,169	$6,347	$1,465	$37
25th Percentile	$70,544	$5,879	$1,357	$34

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