High-paying civil engineering jobs in Cary

Civil Engineering designs and supervises infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. Engineers ensure safety and compliance. Technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities are key.


The 154 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $73,949 and $158,427 per year. Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer and Traffic Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Cary, NC.

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Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Cary, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Cary)

Senior Structural Engineer

Cary

$158,427 per year

North Carolina

$136,481 per year

Senior Civil Engineer

Cary

$128,040 per year

North Carolina

$116,176 per year

Wastewater Engineer

Cary

$115,005 per year

North Carolina

$109,614 per year

Traffic Engineer

Cary

$108,278 per year

North Carolina

$91,290 per year

Structural Engineer

Cary

$106,985 per year

North Carolina

$105,149 per year

Civil Engineer

Cary

$90,061 per year

North Carolina

$91,890 per year

GIS Specialist

Cary

$83,077 per year

North Carolina

$90,166 per year

Civil Designer

Cary

$39.73 per hour

North Carolina

$27.97 per hour

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Cary

$73,949 per year

North Carolina

$71,061 per year

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