DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geotechnical engineers. Excludes "Hydrologists" (19-2043).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 4 - West Central	120	21	$40.25/hr	$1.50/hr	$25.12/hr	$30.14/hr	$39.16/hr	$49.17/hr	$58.42/hr
Minnesota	6,260	338	$46.17/hr	$0.65/hr	$29.13/hr	$35.46/hr	$44.27/hr	$55.67/hr	$65.46/hr
U S	310,850	3,109	$45.83/hr	$0.18/hr	$26.91/hr	$33.10/hr	$42.29/hr	$55.17/hr	$70.22/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Civil Engineers Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Public Administration 70 $44.79/hr Professional and Business Services 60 $34.79/hr

Other Regional Data For Civil Engineers Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 4,860 $45.03/hr N/A EDR 3 - Arrowhead 320 $39.95/hr N/A EDR 9 - South Central 260 $41.12/hr N/A EDR 7W- Central 170 $42.01/hr N/A EDR 10 - Southeast 170 $42.03/hr N/A EDR 7E- East Central 140 $50.02/hr N/A EDR 4 - West Central 120 $39.16/hr N/A EDR 5 - North Central 90 $41.80/hr N/A EDR 2 - Headwaters 60 $44.80/hr N/A EDR 6E- Southwest Central 60 $40.11/hr N/A EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley 40 $38.22/hr N/A EDR 8 - Southwest 40 $42.84/hr N/A EDR 1 - Northwest 20 $42.68/hr N/A

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	Employment	Median Wage	% Change  -
Civil Engineering Technicians	120	$29.90/hr	N/A
Mechanical Drafters	80	$24.35/hr	N/A
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	30	$26.90/hr	N/A
Aerospace Engineers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Materials Engineers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Petroleum Engineers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Landscape Architects	N/A	N/A	N/A

• Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Prepares or presents public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
• Provides technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
• Tests soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
• Conducts studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
• Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
• Plans and designs transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
• Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Directs construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
• Directs or participates in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
• Computes load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.