How much does a civil engineer make in North Carolina?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in North Carolina. That is $48.43 an hour or $8,394 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.43
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,760Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $160,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,760 | $34.02 | |
| 25th | $79,140 | $38.05 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.43 | |
| 75th | $125,700 | $60.45 | |
| 90th | $160,500 | $77.17 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $102,400 |
| Raleigh, NC | $101,400 |
| Burlington, NC | $100,200 |
| Asheville, NC | $100,200 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $96,080 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $95,800 |
| Hickory, NC | $94,720 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $94,680 |
| Wilmington, NC | $94,450 |
| Greenville, NC | $94,410 |
| Durham, NC | $93,940 |
| Greensboro, NC | $93,460 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $90,070 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $85,490 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $84,170 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $75,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 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 |
| 21. Mississippi | $100,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $48.43 ($100,700 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $100,800 nationally, 0% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for civil engineer pay?
North Carolina ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays civil engineers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $102,400 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.