Civil Engineers Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $109,960 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.86
10th percentile $73,400
90th percentile $166,760
Employed locally 150
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,400
    25th
    $76,430
    50th (median)
    $109,960
    75th
    $141,680
    90th
    $166,760

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $153,340
    Electrical Engineers $133,950
    Mechanical Engineers $120,790
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $134,430
    Aerospace Engineers $128,230
    Computer Hardware Engineers $121,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Northeast Virginia is $52.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.52 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Northeast Virginia is 10.4% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,400 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,430.