Civil Engineers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $95,410 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.87
10th percentile $59,530
90th percentile $146,400
Employed locally 150
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,530
    25th
    $74,820
    50th (median)
    $95,410
    75th
    $122,380
    90th
    $146,400

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 105% Median Civil Engineers salary is 5% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$79,540
    Mechanical Engineers$97,520
    Electrical Engineers$108,850
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,960
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$104,180
    Industrial Engineers$105,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Charlottesville, VA is $45.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.60 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,530 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,820.