How much does a civil engineer make in Virginia?
$97,120a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Virginia. That is $46.69 an hour or $8,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.69
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,000Median: $97,120Highest 10%: $150,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,000 | $35.58 | |
| 25th | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| Median | $97,120 | $46.69 | |
| 75th | $126,800 | $60.95 | |
| 90th | $150,700 | $72.46 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $101,800 |
| Winchester, VA | $100,900 |
| Staunton, VA | $97,530 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $96,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $94,680 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $94,200 |
| Richmond, VA | $91,300 |
| Roanoke, VA | $90,720 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $89,250 |
| Kingsport, TN | $87,510 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $78,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 31. Idaho | $98,030 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $97,850 |
| 33. Maine | $97,820 |
| 34. Virginia | $97,120 |
| 35. Kansas | $96,880 |
| 36. Texas | $96,860 |
| 37. Utah | $96,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $46.69 ($97,120 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $97,120 against $100,800 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Virginia rank for civil engineer pay?
Virginia ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays civil engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $101,800 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.