Civil Engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Civil Engineers to increase by 6.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 380,600 to 405,100 jobs. Its estimate of 22,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($100,840), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
380,600
Projected employment (2034)
405,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
22,700
Pay & Preparation
$100,840
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Writing (4/5) • Writing (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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