Civil engineer salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for civil engineers and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $89,543 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $114,730 | $89,543 | $7,462 | 1,670 |
| California | $122,500 | $85,540 | $7,128 | 55,180 |
| Washington | $110,000 | $84,689 | $7,057 | 12,590 |
| Nevada | $104,310 | $82,212 | $6,851 | 3,560 |
| Massachusetts | $106,730 | $78,407 | $6,534 | 9,450 |
| New Hampshire | $98,710 | $78,272 | $6,523 | 1,620 |
| South Dakota | $98,700 | $78,265 | $6,522 | 1,440 |
| Florida | $98,570 | $78,174 | $6,515 | 23,750 |
| Texas | $96,860 | $76,971 | $6,414 | 34,870 |
| New Jersey | $104,660 | $76,892 | $6,408 | 6,900 |
| Tennessee | $95,910 | $76,303 | $6,359 | 5,790 |
| New York | $103,760 | $76,265 | $6,355 | 17,500 |
| North Carolina | $100,730 | $76,106 | $6,342 | 12,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,850 | $74,663 | $6,222 | 15,870 |
| Illinois | $99,760 | $74,218 | $6,185 | 13,910 |
| Ohio | $96,220 | $74,025 | $6,169 | 10,560 |
| Wyoming | $90,590 | $72,560 | $6,047 | 990 |
| Virginia | $97,120 | $72,384 | $6,032 | 11,350 |
| Michigan | $92,100 | $69,959 | $5,830 | 7,760 |
| Georgia | $84,240 | $64,638 | $5,386 | 9,400 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.