DOL Median (Washington D.C., DC)
$77,896
vs National
+10.5%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,353
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,896
+10.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in Washington D.C., DC earns $77,896 in nominal terms, which is 10.5% above the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,353 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington D.C., DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SAE INTERNATIONAL | $149,760 | 1 |
| Thorn Hill, LLC | $89,856 | 5 |
| Greeley and Hansen LLC | $81,952 | 71 |
| PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF INC. | $72,062 | 329 |
| Thornton Tomasetti | $70,142 | 303 |
| VERACITY ENGINEERING | $68,224 | 3 |
| PARSONS ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC | $59,350 | 15 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in Washington D.C., DC?
The median Civil Engineers salary in Washington D.C., DC is $77,896 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Washington D.C., DC a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in Washington D.C., DC earns 10.5% more than the national median of $70,500, or $53,353 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.