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Civil Engineer Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$47.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,323/year ($6,277/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $150,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $151,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,270 Civil Engineer jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Civil Engineer salary of $99,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,323 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $99,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,016 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,596 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,364 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,323 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,277 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Rhode Island?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Rhode Island is $99,300 per year ($47.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,040 and $150,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $99,300, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $75,323 per year ($6,277 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,270 Civil Engineer jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.