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Civil Engineer Salary in Washington (2026)
$52.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,215/year ($7,185/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $160,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,590 Civil Engineer jobs in Washington (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Civil Engineer salary of $110,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $86,215 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $110,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,370 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,415 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,215 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,185 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Washington?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Washington is $110,000 per year ($52.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,230 and $133,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $110,000, a single filer in Washington takes home about $86,215 per year ($7,185 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 12,590 Civil Engineer jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.