Civil Engineers in Missouri. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
What the numbers say
The median wage for Civil Engineers in Missouri was $93,020 in 2024, about 3.3% below the US median of $96,198. That gap is modest. In many occupations we see state-national differences of 15% or more, so Missouri sits close to the national center.
The mean wage was $97,050, roughly $4,000 above the median. A smaller group of senior engineers pulls the average up, which is typical in this occupation. The spread across the full range is wide: the bottom 10% earned around $64,490 while the top 10% reached $135,720. Top earners make a little over twice what the lowest earners make, which suggests experience and specialization count for a lot here.
Missouri's cost of living runs about 9% below the national baseline. After adjusting for what the money actually buys, the state median translates closer to $102,700 in national-baseline dollars. On that basis, Missouri civil engineers are ahead of the national median, not behind it. For engineers comparing offers across states, that adjustment often flips the picture.
BLS projects employment for Civil Engineers to grow 5% between 2024 and 2034, which it classifies as faster than average. Missouri has around 5,280 people employed in this role, a mid-sized state footprint that reflects a steady share of public infrastructure and construction activity rather than a concentrated tech or energy cluster.
Salary distribution
Where Missouri civil engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $77,410 and $114,990, with a median of $92,750.
Civil Engineers in Missouri: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 53 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $90,917. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 21 | $73,840 |
| Level II — qualified | 14 | $93,340 |
| Level III — experienced | 8 | $105,352 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 6 | $126,120 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Civil Engineers in Missouri. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayco, Inc. | Project Manager | 4 | $101,431 |
| BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. | Senior Geotechnical Engineer | 3 | $115,918 |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | Traffic Coordinator | 3 | $81,744 |
| DOTec Professional Corporation | Civil Engineer | 2 | $71,383 |
| Kwame Building Group, Inc. | Project Engineer | 2 | $100,000 |
| Salas O'Brien, Inc. | Structural Engineer II | 2 | $105,500 |
| Spire, Inc. | Compliance Engineer I | 2 | $76,204 |
| Terracon Consultants, Inc. | Field Engineer | 2 | $67,766 |
| WSP USA Inc. | Consultant, Structural Engineering | 2 | $88,390 |
| A. Zahner Company | Project Design Engineer | 1 | $90,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Senior Geotechnical Engineer at BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.$115,918Kansas CityWage Level IVDecided Mar 25, 2026I-200-26077-710959
- Project Design Engineer at A. Zahner Company$90,000Kansas cityWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-709351
- Geostructural Project Engineer at DRSB Engineering Inc.$97,500Kansas CityWage Level IIDecided Mar 12, 2026I-200-26064-682583
- Designer, Bridge at GFT Infrastructure, Inc.$73,840Kansas CityWage Level IDecided Mar 2, 2026I-200-26054-657966
- Construction Manager at Nolan Bros. of Texas, Inc.$135,200St. LouisWage Level IIDecided Feb 6, 2026I-200-26030-606503
- Project Manager at Clayco, Inc.$111,862St. LouisDecided Jan 22, 2026I-200-26014-560097
- Project Manager at Clayco, Inc.$135,239St. LouisWage Level IVDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482312
- Senior Project Engineer at Clayco, Inc.$91,000St. LouisWage Level IIDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-432244
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Civil Engineers pay by experience level in Missouri
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Civil Engineers specialties in Missouri
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 21 certified offers. The most common variant is Project Engineer at a median of $92,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer | Clayco, Inc. | 9 | $92,000 |
| Structural Engineer | Salas O'Brien, Inc. | 9 | $102,544 |
| Project Manager | Clayco, Inc. | 3 | $111,862 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Civil Engineers in Missouri, by industry
Median offered wage across 43 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $83,372.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. | 36 | $83,372 |
| Manufacturing | A. Zahner Company | 3 | $90,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Spire, Inc. | 2 | $76,204 |
| Government and public sector | City of Kansas City, Missouri | 1 | $92,000 |
| Real estate | Nolan Bros. of Texas, Inc. | 1 | $135,200 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Missouri over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.7 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Building and Construction
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
- 02
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
- 03
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- 04
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- 05
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- 06
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
- 07
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
- 08
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+5.0%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for civil engineers in major Missouri metropolitan areas.
- Kansas City$98,860
- St. Louis$96,830
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Civil Engineers in Missouri?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Civil Engineers in Missouri is $92,750.
- How does Missouri compare to the national median for Civil Engineers?
- The Missouri median is -9.5% versus the BLS national figure of $102,499.
- What is the salary range for Civil Engineers in Missouri?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $64,950 and the 90th-percentile at $139,210, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Civil Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Civil Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.