Civil Engineers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $98,030 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.13
10th percentile $68,180
90th percentile $164,150
Employed locally 4,490
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,180
    25th
    $78,300
    50th (median)
    $98,030
    75th
    $123,340
    90th
    $164,150

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 102% Median Civil Engineers salary is 2% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Anchorage, AK $105,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,360
    Winchester, VA-WV $103,680
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $103,120

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,880
    Electrical Engineers $130,900
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,530
    Mechanical Engineers $102,750
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,410
    Engineers, All Other $100,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Raleigh, NC is $47.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.71 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,180 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,300.