How much does a Civil Engineers make per hour in East Kentucky?

Civil Engineers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $87,280 -12.4% vs national

Median hourly $41.96

10th percentile $62,620

90th percentile $119,860

Employed locally 110

National median $99,590

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Civil Engineers

East Kentucky

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$62,620

25th

$71,620

50th (median)

$87,280

75th

$102,110

90th

$119,860

Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

Metro area	Median 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 Kentucky

Occupation	Median salary
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$52,700
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$67,280
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$102,030
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$41,600
Surveyors	$68,760
Electrical Engineers	$95,780

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in East Kentucky is $41.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.95 or more per hour.

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

The median Civil Engineers salary in East Kentucky is 12.4% 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 Kentucky?

Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,620 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,620.