Civil Engineers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,010 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.12
10th percentile $66,960
90th percentile $125,570
Employed locally 320
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,960
    25th
    $80,980
    50th (median)
    $98,010
    75th
    $113,620
    90th
    $125,570

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $91,090
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,210
    Mechanical Engineers $92,030
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,390
    Electrical Engineers $95,760
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Central Kentucky is $47.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.58 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Central Kentucky is 1.6% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,960 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,980.