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Avg. salary range
$97k–$114k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Civil engineers design buildings, roads, dams, bridges, tunnels, airports, and sewer and water supply systems. When responsible for a project, civil engineers must consider costs, environmental hazards, government regulations, ability to withstand natural disasters, and durability of the infrastructure.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Math
Do you have a good sense of numbers? Are you easily able to recognize patterns? Can you easily do basic calculations?
Planning
Do you often take notes or make lists? Do you manage you time efficiently? Are you able to prioritize important tasks?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$74,800
Average
$96,900
High
$106,500
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 to 10 hours long. Shifts are usually Monday through Friday.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$105,933
Overall Rank
36th
out of 199 careers
In STEM
5th
out of 19 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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