Civil Engineers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $86,880 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.77
10th percentile $60,660
90th percentile $141,670
Employed locally 130
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,660
    25th
    $72,390
    50th (median)
    $86,880
    75th
    $122,410
    90th
    $141,670

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Civil Engineers salary is 34% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Vallejo, CA $113,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,360
    Winchester, VA-WV $103,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $102,950
    Corvallis, OR $101,900

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,510
    Mechanical Engineers $81,920
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,310
    Electrical Engineers $99,580
    Engineers, All Other $105,890
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Blacksburg, VA is $41.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.60 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 12.8% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,660 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,390.