Civil Engineers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $91,550 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.02
10th percentile $54,860
90th percentile $158,010
Employed locally 90
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,860
    25th
    $77,890
    50th (median)
    $91,550
    75th
    $142,390
    90th
    $158,010

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 113% Median Civil Engineers salary is 13% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $103,120
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $102,380
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $101,430
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $100,040
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $99,680

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $43,340
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,160
    Electrical Engineers $75,020
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,840
    Surveyors $57,090
    Mechanical Engineers $104,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $44.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.98 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 8.1% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,860 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,890.