Civil Engineer Salary in Detroit, MI
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Oct 23, 2026, 13:36 UTC
Median Salary
Typical range: $97.5K – $125K
Median $112.8KHiring Velocity
+ 12%74
Open positions in Detroit
27 postings with employer-disclosed pay
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How much does a Civil Engineer make in Detroit?
Statistics are computed on range midpoints of live postings that disclose pay, counting each employer once. Figures are annual, in USD.
Salary by years of experience
Median posted base, parsed from posting requirements
Posted salary percentiles
Base salary across employers
| Percentile | Base Salary |
|---|---|
| 25th | $97,500 |
| 50th (median) | $112,845 |
| 75th | $125,000 |
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Live postings with disclosed pay
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Senior Civil Engineer
Arcadis·Detroit, Michigan · City of Syracuse, New York·Hybrid
$101,376 – $168,960
ebcs.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com
Indexed 11d ago
Senior Civil Engineer
Arcadis·Detroit, Michigan · City of Syracuse, New York·Hybrid
$101,376 – $168,960
ebcs.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com
Indexed 11d ago
Senior Civil Engineer
Giffels Webster·Detroit, Michigan·In-Person
$100,000 – $150,000
recruiting.paylocity.com
Indexed 3w ago
Graduate Civil Engineer
HRC·Detroit, Michigan · Bloomfield Hills, Michigan·In-Person
$26.08 – $26.08 / hourly
recruiting.ultipro.com
Indexed 6w ago
Senior Civil Engineer
Kiewit Mexico·Detroit, Michigan · Lenexa, Kansas·Hybrid
$138,000 – $145,000
kiewitcareers.kiewit.com
Indexed 17w ago
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