Typical Hawaii Salary Range: $77,720 – $113,550*
Median Salary: $94,280*

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Typical Entry -Level Education:
Bachelor’s degree

On-the-job Training:
None

Work Environment:
Civil engineers work in a variety of locations and conditions, commonly splitting their time between an office setting and construction sites. Most civil engineers work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.

How to Become a Civil Engineer:
Civil engineers typically need a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field to enter the occupation. They typically need a state-issued license if they provide services directly to the public.

Resources:

• University of Hawaii Mānoa College of Engineering: Located in beautiful Mānoa Valley, the University of Hawaiʻi College of Engineering offers B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental, Computer, Construction, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Engineering Science (Aerospace and Biomedical focuses). M.S. and Ph.D degrees in Civil and Environmental, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. www.eng.hawaii.edu
• University of Hawaii Hawaii Community College (Hilo) – Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technologies: This program involves the hands-on application of technical expertise to engineering tasks in a wide range of industries. hawaii.hawaii.edu/aec

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* Salary data are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Hawaii (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Hawaiʻi, May 2025: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_hi.htm). The typical salary range reflects the middle 50% of workers in each occupation, and the median shows the midpoint of what workers earn.