Civil Engineers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Civil Engineers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $94,593 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -5% vs the national median of $99,590. An estimated 2,760 civil engineers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $82,960 to $103,410 depending on location.
$94,593
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$103,410
Highest paying metro
$82,960
Lowest paying metro
2,760
Employed in Kentucky
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inCivil Engineers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $103,410 | $79,910 | $118,930 | 1,180 |
| Lexington, KY | $103,350 | $78,060 | $127,820 | 620 |
| Central Kentucky | $98,010 | $80,980 | $113,620 | 320 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $98,010 | $77,040 | $110,140 | 50 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $97,890 | $76,350 | $122,220 | 110 |
| South Central Kentucky | $96,330 | $73,860 | $116,710 | 110 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $93,240 | $73,260 | $105,850 | 90 |
| East Kentucky | $87,280 | $71,620 | $102,110 | 110 |
| West Kentucky | $85,450 | $71,620 | $107,240 | 130 |
| Owensboro, KY | $82,960 | $52,360 | $105,060 | 40 |