Civil Engineers Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $90,490 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.51
10th percentile $61,430
90th percentile $131,590
Employed locally 220
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,430
    25th
    $75,720
    50th (median)
    $90,490
    75th
    $115,640
    90th
    $131,590

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$93,060
    Mechanical Engineers$86,090
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,780
    Electrical Engineers$97,980
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,600
    Engineers, All Other$94,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Central North Carolina is $43.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.73 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Central North Carolina is 9.1% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,430 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,720.