Best Paying Industries for Civil Engineers
$99,590
National Median Salary
121
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $185,910 | +86.7% | 130 |
| 2 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $165,510 | +66.2% | — |
| 3 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $154,370 | +55.0% | 490 |
| 4 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $145,210 | +45.8% | 50 |
| 5 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $139,780 | +40.4% | 70 |
| 6 | Air Transportation | $139,600 | +40.2% | 50 |
| 7 | Other Pipeline Transportation | $135,080 | +35.6% | 30 |
| 8 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $134,660 | +35.2% | — |
| 9 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $133,630 | +34.2% | 1,190 |
| 10 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $133,030 | +33.6% | 130 |
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