Civil Engineers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $99,330 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.75
10th percentile $64,310
90th percentile $151,390
Employed locally 660
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,310
    25th
    $79,300
    50th (median)
    $99,330
    75th
    $125,370
    90th
    $151,390

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 117% Median Civil Engineers salary is 17% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $116,440
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $104,710
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $102,380
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $98,690
    Jacksonville, FL $97,010
    Greenville, NC $91,560

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,740
    Industrial Engineers $100,170
    Mechanical Engineers $98,490
    Engineers, All Other $98,760
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,390
    Electrical Engineers $113,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Reno, NV is $47.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.74 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Reno, NV is 0.3% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,310 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,300.