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Hiring This Role| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES | 13 | $50,464 | $40,477 - $67,000 | 92.3% |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERMENTS | 9 | $57,949 | $47,882 - $73,195 | 77.8% |
| CDM SMITH INC | 7 | $70,157 | $51,272 - $78,541 | 100.0% |
| NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | 7 | $56,635 | $45,844 - $64,474 | 100.0% |
| SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL LLP | 7 | $75,917 | $59,550 - $96,000 | 100.0% |
| PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF, INC. | 6 | $63,629 | $41,995 - $86,600 | 100.0% |
| SASAKI ASSOCIATES | 6 | $79,990 | $69,680 - $95,000 | 100.0% |
| CITY OF HOUSTON | 5 | $45,178 | $45,178 - $45,178 | 100.0% |
| AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | 5 | $70,346 | $61,672 - $92,747 | 100.0% |
| HELLMUTH OBATA + KASSABAUM, INC. | 5 | $69,885 | $55,000 - $90,000 | 80.0% |
| CAMBRIDGE SYSTEMATICS, INC. | 5 | $66,038 | $60,000 - $75,000 | 100.0% |
| HNTB CORPORATION | 5 | $75,113 | $53,580 - $104,333 | 100.0% |
| JACOBS ENGINEERING | 4 | $81,197 | $64,375 - $100,000 | 100.0% |
| MICHAEL BAKER JR., INC. | 4 | $54,257 | $53,872 - $54,642 | 25.0% |
| CALTHORPE ASSOCIATES | 4 | $65,802 | $62,379 - $67,500 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK | NY | 30 | $74,816 |
| LOS ANGELES | CA | 29 | $62,353 |
| COLUMBIA | SC | 13 | $50,464 |
| HOUSTON | TX | 11 | $50,025 |
| DALLAS | TX | 8 | $58,835 |
| WATERTOWN | MA | 7 | $79,260 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 6 | $67,763 |
| BALTIMORE | MD | 6 | $54,002 |
| KANSAS CITY | MO | 5 | $75,113 |
| ARLINGTON | TX | 5 | $55,657 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 29 | $54,316 | 75.9% |
| FY 2010 | 56 | $62,082 | 94.6% |
| FY 2011 | 30 | $63,387 | 93.3% |
| FY 2012 | 37 | $57,592 | 86.5% |
| FY 2013 | 17 | $64,638 | 88.2% |
| FY 2014 | 21 | $67,910 | 95.2% |
| FY 2015 | 26 | $64,431 | 88.5% |
| FY 2016 | 26 | $61,209 | 96.2% |
| FY 2017 | 18 | $61,481 | 100.0% |
| FY 2018 | 28 | $70,821 | 85.7% |
| FY 2019 | 17 | $73,840 | 88.2% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILBUR SMITH ASSOCIATES | 13 | $50,464 | 92.3% |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERMENTS | 9 | $57,949 | 77.8% |
| CDM SMITH INC | 7 | $70,157 | 100.0% |
| NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS | 7 | $56,635 | 100.0% |
| SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL LLP | 7 | $75,917 | 100.0% |