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Career Options and Outlook
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:
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Quick Facts: Civil Engineers – Private Sector |
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2021 Median Pay |
$88,050 per year / $42.33 per hour |
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Typical Entry-Level Education |
Bachelor’s degree |
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Work Experience in a Related Occupation |
None |
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On-the-job Training |
None |
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Number of Jobs, 2021 |
318,300 |
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Job Outlook, 2021-31 |
7% (As fast as average) |
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Employment Change, 2021-31 |
22,100 |
Military Careers in Civil Engineering
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - According to indeed.com, the average yearly salary for a civil engineer in the U.S. Army is $85,422 per year.
U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering - According to indeed.com, the average yearly salary for a civil engineer in the U.S. Air Force is $70,000 per year.
U.S. Navy Civil Engineering Corps - According to indeed.com, the average yearly salary for a civil engineer in the U.S. Navy is $72,805 per year.
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 transportation & planning engineering on each sub-discipline page.
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Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:
| OCCUPATION | US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY |
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| 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)