Civil Engineers Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,400 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.65
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile $125,470
Employed locally 40
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $63,860
    50th (median)
    $80,400
    75th
    $103,400
    90th
    $125,470

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $78,590
    Engineers, All Other $65,450
    Mechanical Engineers $70,130
    Materials Engineers $100,540
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,160
    Electrical Engineers $91,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in East Arkansas is $38.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.27 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in East Arkansas is 19.3% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,860.