Civil Engineers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $75,470 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $54,450
90th percentile $132,950
Employed locally 40
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,450
    25th
    $66,210
    50th (median)
    $75,470
    75th
    $101,870
    90th
    $132,950

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,290
    Electrical Engineers $110,240
    Mechanical Engineers $89,610
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $43,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Northwest Virginia is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Northwest Virginia is 24.2% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,450 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,210.