Civil Engineers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $97,570 -2% vs national
Median hourly $46.91
10th percentile $67,100
90th percentile $132,530
Employed locally 370
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,100
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $97,570
    75th
    $116,250
    90th
    $132,530

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Civil Engineers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Anchorage, AK $105,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,360
    Winchester, VA-WV $103,680
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $103,120

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,670
    Electrical Engineers $96,210
    Mechanical Engineers $98,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,300
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $50,990
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Asheville, NC is $46.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.96 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Asheville, NC is 2% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Asheville?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,100 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.