How much does a Civil Engineers make per hour in West Kentucky?

Civil Engineers Salary in West Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,450 -14.2% vs national

Median hourly $41.08

10th percentile $50,070

90th percentile $123,960

Employed locally 130

National median $99,590

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Civil Engineers

West Kentucky

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$50,070

25th

$71,620

50th (median)

$85,450

75th

$107,240

90th

$123,960

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 West Kentucky

Occupation	Median salary
Industrial Engineers	$91,870
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$52,700
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,610
Mechanical Engineers	$94,580
Electrical Engineers	$99,410
Chemical Engineers	$123,690

Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in West Kentucky?

The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in West Kentucky is $41.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.62 or more per hour.

Is West Kentucky above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

The median Civil Engineers salary in West Kentucky 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 West Kentucky?

Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $50,070 per year in West Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,620.