How much does a Civil Engineers make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

Civil Engineers Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $80,020 -19.7% vs national

Median hourly $38.47

10th percentile $62,380

90th percentile $126,870

Employed locally 110

National median $99,590

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Civil Engineers

Southern South Carolina

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$62,380

25th

$71,040

50th (median)

$80,020

75th

$109,820

90th

$126,870

Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

Metro area	Median 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 Southern South Carolina

Occupation	Median salary
Industrial Engineers	$100,100
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$53,110
Mechanical Engineers	$95,850
Electrical Engineers	$98,240

Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Southern South Carolina is $38.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.56 or more per hour.

Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

The median Civil Engineers salary in Southern South Carolina is 19.7% 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 Southern South Carolina?

Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,380 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,040.