Civil Engineers
Perform engineering duties in the planning and designing phase of construction projects.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $49.23 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Above statewide average
Growth rate: 8.2% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Bachelor's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Civil Engineering Manager Project Engineer Structural Engineer See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Civil Engineers *
U S |
$37.89 | $47.49 | $60.93 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$38.72 | $49.23 | $62.48 |
Central Minnesota |
$38.58 | $47.17 | $58.64 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$37.28 | $47.12 | $60.52 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$38.39 | $46.71 | $58.53 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$37.04 | $45.86 | $56.77 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$36.51 | $43.79 | $53.86 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$38.88 | $49.38 | $63.4 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3500 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Civil Engineers most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Construction of Buildings
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Current Demand
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