Civil Engineers Salary in Southwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,460 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.16
10th percentile $51,350
90th percentile $146,090
Employed locally 120
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,350
    25th
    $68,260
    50th (median)
    $81,460
    75th
    $112,110
    90th
    $146,090

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$86,600
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,850
    Mechanical Engineers$84,440
    Electrical Engineers$102,340
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$94,920
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$40,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Southwest Virginia is $39.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.25 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Southwest Virginia is 18.2% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $51,350 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,260.