Civil Engineers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $81,350 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.11
10th percentile $59,290
90th percentile $129,830
Employed locally 650
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,290
    25th
    $64,290
    50th (median)
    $81,350
    75th
    $100,470
    90th
    $129,830

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Civil Engineers salary is 25% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,210
    Electrical Engineers $105,790
    Industrial Engineers $95,420
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,100
    Mechanical Engineers $90,830
    Surveyors $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Little Rock, AR is $39.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.36 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Little Rock, AR is 18.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,290 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,290.