Civil Engineers in Massachusetts
Considering a career as a Civil Engineer in Massachusetts?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Civil Engineers in Massachusetts are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Civil Engineers in Massachusetts is growing faster than average.
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Civil Engineers in Massachusetts earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Civil Engineers Work in Massachusetts?
7,760 people worked as Civil Engineers in 2018 in this state.
There were 7,520 Civil Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 240 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 3,490 Civil Engineers working in it, which means Massachusetts has more Civil Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Massachusetts
Jobs for Civil Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 9.8% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.6%.
Massachusetts Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 650 annual Civil Engineers job openings in Massachusetts, and 8,490 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 25,900 annual jobs and 335,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Civil Engineers Make in Massachusetts?
In 2018 wages for Civil Engineers ranged from $54,700 to $136,680 with $88,780 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $26.3 to $65.71. The median hourly rate was $42.68.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $41.28 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.40.
The median salary in Massachusetts is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Massachusetts Metros for Civil Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Civil Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 6,450 | $89,040 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 890 | $84,090 |
| Springfield, MA-CT | 500 | $101,110 |
| Worcester, MA-CT | 380 | $79,740 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 210 | $75,450 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 140 | $84,560 |
| New Bedford, MA | 60 | $87,370 |
| Leominster-Gardner, MA | 60 | $79,310 |
Top States for Civil Engineers Employment
View the list below to see where most Civil Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 45,060 | $106,050 |
| Texas | 24,460 | $92,300 |
| New York | 16,790 | $92,810 |
| Florida | 16,750 | $83,180 |
| Pennsylvania | 12,530 | $81,860 |
| Washington | 11,440 | $88,450 |
| Illinois | 10,970 | $88,600 |
| Colorado | 10,680 | $86,810 |
| Virginia | 10,610 | $88,070 |
| Georgia | 9,180 | $74,780 |
| North Carolina | 8,840 | $80,480 |
| Ohio | 8,270 | $78,380 |
| Maryland | 8,080 | $78,620 |
| New Jersey | 8,020 | $97,060 |
| Massachusetts | 7,760 | $88,780 |
| Michigan | 7,270 | $77,160 |
| Wisconsin | 6,930 | $74,850 |
| South Carolina | 5,900 | $77,200 |
| Minnesota | 5,470 | $88,750 |
| Missouri | 5,320 | $78,250 |
Below are the states where Civil Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $107,080 |
| California | $106,050 |
| New Jersey | $97,060 |
| District of Columbia | $95,630 |
| Louisiana | $94,200 |
| New York | $92,810 |
| Texas | $92,300 |
| Connecticut | $89,960 |
| Massachusetts | $88,780 |
| Minnesota | $88,750 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Master Sgt. Roger Parsons under License
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