Civil Engineers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $103,350 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.69
10th percentile $66,960
90th percentile $138,100
Employed locally 620
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,960
    25th
    $78,060
    50th (median)
    $103,350
    75th
    $127,820
    90th
    $138,100

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 146% Median Civil Engineers salary is 46% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $103,410
    Sandusky, OH $101,060
    Kentucky $100,200
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $98,010
    Elizabethtown, KY $98,010
    Paducah, KY-IL $97,890

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $103,460
    Mechanical Engineers $104,940
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,080
    Electrical Engineers $101,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,100
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Lexington, KY is $49.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.48 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Lexington, KY is 3.8% above 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,960 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,060.