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Civil Engineer Salary in Utah (2026)
$46.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,593/year ($6,049/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $149,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,670 Civil Engineer jobs in Utah (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Civil Engineer salary of $96,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,593 — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
| Gross (median) | $96,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,473 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,407 |
| Utah state income tax | −$4,357 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,593 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,049 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Utah?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Utah is $96,830 per year ($46.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,510 and $123,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $96,830, a single filer in Utah takes home about $72,593 per year ($6,049 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 5,670 Civil Engineer jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.