Civil Engineers Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $79,660 -20% vs national
Median hourly $38.30
10th percentile $45,460
90th percentile $130,210
Employed locally 30
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,460
    25th
    $67,990
    50th (median)
    $79,660
    75th
    $98,940
    90th
    $130,210

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 144% Median Civil Engineers salary is 44% 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 Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $74,530
    Industrial Engineers $98,320
    Electrical Engineers $92,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Jonesboro?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Jonesboro, AR is $38.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.71 or more per hour.

    Is Jonesboro above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Jonesboro, AR is 20% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $45,460 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,990.