How much does a civil engineer make in Kentucky?
$100,900a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Kentucky. That is $48.52 an hour or $8,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.52
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,660Median: $100,900Highest 10%: $143,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,660 | $31.57 | |
| 25th | $78,960 | $37.96 | |
| Median | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 75th | $122,900 | $59.10 | |
| 90th | $143,700 | $69.08 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $103,100 |
| Louisville, KY | $102,700 |
| Paducah, KY | $101,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $98,220 |
| Clarksville, TN | $96,930 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $96,260 |
| Huntington, WV | $94,520 |
| Owensboro, KY | $91,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 14. South Carolina | $101,600 |
| 15. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 16. Colorado | $101,400 |
| 17. Kentucky | $100,900 |
| 18. North Carolina | $100,700 |
| 19. Maryland | $100,700 |
| 20. Delaware | $100,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $48.52 ($100,900 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $100,900 against $100,800 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for civil engineer pay?
Kentucky ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays civil engineers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $103,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.