Civil Engineers pay range in Walla Walla
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,990 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Walla Walla earn between $112,400 and $136,990.
- $96K10th
- $112K25th
- $123KMedian
- $137K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $120,280 | $10,023 | $57.83 |
| Median | $123,030 | $10,252 | $59.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $112,400 | $9,367 | $54.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,990 | $11,416 | $65.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in Walla Walla vs. Washington and the U.S.
Civil engineers in Walla Walla earn about the same as the Washington average ($117,670) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | $120,280 | $123,030 | $96,160 | $136,990 | 190 |
| Washington | $117,670 | $110,000 | $81,840 | $160,670 | 12,590 |
| United States | $108,670 | $100,840 | $68,240 | $163,220 | 367,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Civil Engineers salary after taxes in Walla Walla
On the average salary of $120,280, a single filer in Walla Walla takes home about $93,447 a year, or $7,787 a month and $3,594 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Walla Walla a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Walla Walla area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.5), so the average $120,280 buys what about $122,088 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Walla Walla ($53,100). A typical home costs $419,484, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Washington cities
Walla Walla ranks 3rd of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Kennewick pays the most ($123,530).
- Kennewick$123,530
- Seattle$121,520
- Walla Walla$120,280
- Bremerton$115,940
- Bellingham$114,570
- Olympia$110,200
- Mount Vernon$109,410
- Wenatchee$109,280
- Longview$107,160
- Spokane$105,280
Highest-paying cities for civil engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,910).
- San Jose, CA$137,910
- San Francisco, CA$136,350
- Napa, CA$130,620
- Sacramento, CA$129,650
- Redding, CA$124,340
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Civil Engineers salary in Walla Walla: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Walla Walla?
$57.83 an hour on average, and $59.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Walla Walla?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $96,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $112,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the civil engineers take-home pay in Walla Walla?
About $93,447 a year ($7,787 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $120,280. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do civil engineers earn more in Walla Walla than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($108,670).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051; area Walla Walla, WA (47460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.18, this job is 3.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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