Civil Engineers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $80,820 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $49,790
90th percentile $134,750
Employed locally 230
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,790
    25th
    $72,630
    50th (median)
    $80,820
    75th
    $108,200
    90th
    $134,750

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 119% Median Civil Engineers salary is 19% 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
    Vallejo, CA $113,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,360
    Winchester, VA-WV $103,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $102,950
    Corvallis, OR $101,900

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $113,070
    Mechanical Engineers $83,270
    Electrical Engineers $102,310
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,190
    Nuclear Engineers $129,690
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Lynchburg, VA is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.20 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 18.8% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $49,790 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,630.