Civil Engineers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $85,450 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.08
10th percentile $63,350
90th percentile $134,480
Employed locally 270
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,350
    25th
    $71,950
    50th (median)
    $85,450
    75th
    $111,090
    90th
    $134,480

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 127% Median Civil Engineers salary is 27% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $98,920
    Electrical Engineers $105,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Roanoke, VA is $41.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.10 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,350 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,950.