Hiring a civil engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
391 open postings ask for a civil engineer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 115 employers. The median advertised minimum is $83,995. 184 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
391open postings
115employers hiring
$83,995median advertised minimum
184new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 284 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a civil engineer?
Hard. 115 employers are hiring the role right now, led by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with 32 open postings.
What should I pay a civil engineer?
Advertised minimums center on $83,995. Federal staff in series 0810 average $124,376 in actual pay.