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Entry level civil engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Entry Level Civil Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$74,743
Average $74,743
Low $58,273
High $95,868

The average salary for a entry level civil engineer is $74,743 per year in the United States. 534 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Entry Level Civil Engineer job openings in United States

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Entry Level Civil Engineer
Dover, NH
$63,000 - $75,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Civil Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City and County of Denver
 
$114,791per year
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STV Group
 
$99,431per year
ENSCO, Inc.
 
$95,000per year
Skywalk Group
 
$90,000per year
Castalia Systems
 
$89,000per year
Snohomish County
 
$88,708per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Civil Engineers near United States

  1. Appleton, WI
    $79,338 per year
  2. Tomah, WI
    $78,765 per year
  3. Waukesha, WI
    $78,765 per year
  4. Schofield, WI
    $78,765 per year
  5. Eau Claire, WI
    $78,765 per year

Where can an Entry Level Civil Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Entry Level Civil Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Entry Level Civil Engineer get paid in United States?

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