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 $78,025, a Civil Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,033, a Civil Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,378, a Civil Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $130,414, a Civil Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $155,816,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Civil Engineer/EIT make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Civil Engineer/EIT in Rhode Island is $78,346 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,845
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,559 to $84,888
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,291

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Civil Engineer/EIT Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,888	$7,074	$1,632	$41
Average	$78,346	$6,529	$1,507	$38
25th Percentile	$72,559	$6,047	$1,395	$35

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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): $78,025
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,033
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,378
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,414
Expert (over 8 years): $155,816

Levels	Salary
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$78,025
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$95,033
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$111,378
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$130,414
Civil Eng... Level Civil Engineer/EIT	$155,816

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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:

Adamsville: $79,081
Albion: $77,768
Ashaway: $79,381

Adamsville, RI $79,081 Albion, RI $77,768 Ashaway, RI $79,381 Barrington, RI $77,768 Block Island, RI $78,969 Bradford, RI $79,329 Bristol, RI $77,693 Carolina, RI $78,683

Charlestown, RI $78,766 Chepachet, RI $77,618 Clayville, RI $77,693 Coventry, RI $77,618 West Greenwich, RI $77,565 East Greenwich, RI $77,670 Exeter, RI $79,329 Fiskeville, RI $77,768

Forestdale, RI $77,693 Foster, RI $77,565 Glendale, RI $77,565 Greene, RI $78,436 Greenville, RI $77,768 Harmony, RI $77,745 Harrisville, RI $77,618 Hope, RI $77,768

Hope Valley, RI $79,381 Hopkinton, RI $79,404 Jamestown, RI $78,608 Kenyon, RI $79,306 Little Compton, RI $79,051 Manville, RI $77,768 Mapleville, RI $77,565 Newport, RI $78,623

Middletown, RI $78,954 North Kingstown, RI $77,543 North Scituate, RI $77,745 Oakland, RI $77,640 Pascoag, RI $77,595 Pawtucket, RI $77,768 Central Falls, RI $77,768 Cumberland, RI $77,768

Lincoln, RI $77,768 Portsmouth, RI $78,308 Prudence Island, RI $77,618 Rockville, RI $79,404 Saunderstown, RI $78,653 Shannock, RI $79,284 Slatersville, RI $77,693 Slocum, RI $78,653

Tiverton, RI $79,104 Wakefield, RI $78,571 Kingston, RI $78,586 Narragansett, RI $78,601 Peace Dale, RI $78,571 Warren, RI $77,745 Warwick, RI $77,768 Westerly, RI $79,426

West Kingston, RI $78,631 West Warwick, RI $77,768 Wood River Junction, RI $79,329 Woonsocket, RI $77,693 North Smithfield, RI $77,745 Wyoming, RI $79,306 Providence, RI $77,768 Cranston, RI $77,768

North Providence, RI $77,768 East Providence, RI $77,768 Riverside, RI $77,768 Rumford, RI $77,768 Smithfield, RI $77,768 Johnston, RI $77,768

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

$72,559

Average $78,346/year

$84,888

$6,047

Average $6,529/month

$7,074

$1,395

Average $1,507/week

$1,632

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,888	$7,074	$1,632	$41
Average	$78,346	$6,529	$1,507	$38
25th Percentile	$72,559	$6,047	$1,395	$35

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