Civil Engineers Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,700 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.97
10th percentile $63,790
90th percentile $148,890
Employed locally 60
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,790
    25th
    $75,900
    50th (median)
    $97,700
    75th
    $117,900
    90th
    $148,890

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$92,260
    Mechanical Engineers$81,620
    Electrical Engineers$97,020
    Chemical Engineers$100,650
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,750
    Engineers, All Other$107,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in South Arkansas is $46.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.45 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in South Arkansas is 1.9% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,790 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,900.