Civil Engineers Salary in Richmond, VA

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

Median annual salary $88,920 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.75
10th percentile $67,370
90th percentile $138,860
Employed locally 1,720
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,370
    25th
    $77,790
    50th (median)
    $88,920
    75th
    $115,580
    90th
    $138,860

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 105% Median Civil Engineers salary is 5% 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 Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,500
    Industrial Engineers $100,720
    Mechanical Engineers $101,210
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $96,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,840
    Engineers, All Other $118,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Richmond, VA is $42.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.80 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Richmond, VA is 10.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,370 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,790.