how much does a civil engineer make annually
As of May 2010, the average salary of a Civil Engineer was $77,560 annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest-paid 10 percent of Civil Engineers receive less than $50,560 while the highest-paid 10 percent earn more than $119,320 per year. Given these figures, you have a 75 percent chance of earning between $61,590 and $97,990 per year. Those are pretty good odds of making significantly more than $50,000 per year. The salary range varies greatly based on several factors, such as the location and type of employment.