DOL Median (Washington, DC, DC)
$68,244
vs National
-3.2%
National: $70,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,742
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,244
-3.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Civil Engineers in Washington, DC, DC earns $68,244 in nominal terms, which is 3.2% below the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,742 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS L. BROWN ASSOCIATES, PC | $79,622 | 6 |
| CTI District Services. Inc | $77,900 | 2 |
| URS CORPORATION | $72,800 | 147 |
| PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF INC. | $72,062 | 329 |
| VERACITY ENGINEERING | $68,224 | 3 |
| CTI CONSULTANTS, INC. | $67,500 | 10 |
| A MORTON THOMAS AND ASSOCIATES, INC | $64,969 | 8 |
| PARSONS ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC | $59,350 | 15 |
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How much does a Civil Engineers make in Washington, DC, DC?
The median Civil Engineers salary in Washington, DC, DC is $68,244 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC, DC a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?
A Civil Engineers in Washington, DC, DC earns 3.2% less than the national median of $70,500, or $46,742 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.