The country’s 254,130 civil engineers earned highs of over $119,620 yearly, or $57.51 hourly, as of May 2011, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.However, average salaries were $82,710, or $39.76 hourly.he country’s 254,130 civil engineers earned highs of over $119,620 yearly, or $57.51 hourly, as of May 2011, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.