Civil Engineers Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $98,770 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.49
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $141,630
Employed locally 330
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $71,100
    50th (median)
    $98,770
    75th
    $121,220
    90th
    $141,630

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 132% Median Civil Engineers salary is 32% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $100,040
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $99,680
    Morgantown, WV $99,640
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $98,690
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $97,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $96,690

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,850
    Mechanical Engineers $98,700
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $81,610
    Electrical Engineers $117,790
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,340
    Engineers, All Other $97,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Savannah?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Savannah, GA is $47.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.87 or more per hour.

    Is Savannah above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Savannah, GA is 0.8% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,100.