Tri-State Civil Engineering Salary Report – Q2 2025 (Summary)
- Fayez H
- Apr 3
- 1 min read
The Q2 2025 edition of Quartz Bridge’s salary benchmarking report provides a detailed view of compensation trends across civil engineering roles in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. As infrastructure programs accelerate and competition for talent continues, salaries are trending upward—but not uniformly.
What the report covers:
Updated salary benchmarks across all three states, by experience level and discipline
Insights into compensation trends for structural, transportation, water, and geotechnical roles
The impact of licensure and certifications on earning potential
Observations on leadership and specialist roles—where pay is rising fastest
Implications for hiring, retention, and the future talent pipeline
Key highlights from Q2 2025:
Median salaries are strong across the region: ~$100,000 in NJ, ~$97,000 in NY, and ~$95,000 in CT
Entry-level roles typically start between $70,000 and $80,000, with six-figure salaries by mid-career
PE licensure consistently adds $20,000–$30,000 in annual earnings
Leadership and technical experts are commanding increasingly competitive compensation packages
Salary competitiveness is improving, but firms must continue evolving their approach to remain attractive
This quarter’s report also examines how compensation influences career choices, the evolving expectations of civil engineers, and the importance of aligning pay with responsibility.
Download the full Q2 2025 report here
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