Civil Engineers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $83,370 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.08
10th percentile $49,820
90th percentile $132,360
Employed locally 330
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,820
    25th
    $68,160
    50th (median)
    $83,370
    75th
    $100,440
    90th
    $132,360

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 107% Median Civil Engineers salary is 7% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $116,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $111,650
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$112,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,190
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$89,320
    Mechanical Engineers$77,900
    Engineers, All Other$73,560
    Electrical Engineers$77,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Fayetteville, AR is $40.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.18 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 16.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $49,820 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,160.