Civil Engineers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for civil engineers is $48.43 an hour ($100,730 a year). About 12,810 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,840). North Carolina ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.02 | $70,760 |
| 25% of workers | $38.05 | $79,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.43 | $100,730 |
| 75% of workers | $60.45 | $125,730 |
| 90% of workers | $77.17 | $160,520 |
Civil Engineers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $102,370 | 3,730 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $101,440 | 4,640 |
| Burlington | $100,220 | 40 |
| Asheville | $100,170 | 400 |
| Fayetteville | $96,080 | 210 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $95,800 | 60 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $94,720 | 130 |
| Wilmington | $94,450 | 460 |
| Greenville | $94,410 | 150 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $93,940 | 740 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $93,460 | 620 |
| Jacksonville | $90,070 | 80 |
| Rocky Mount | $85,490 | 50 |
| Winston-Salem | $84,170 | 350 |
| Goldsboro | $75,620 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $99,310 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,720 |
| Electrical Engineers | $110,130 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,450 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $115,920 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $134,670 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $94,790 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $122,930 |
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