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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Virginia
- Winchester$105,860
- Lynchburg$105,410
- Blacksburg$102,390
- Charlottesville$100,720
- Staunton$99,590
- Richmond$99,540
- Virginia Beach$98,600
- Roanoke$96,700
- Harrisonburg$92,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $105,860 | $100,920 | $76,750 | $78,030 | 96 |
| Lynchburg | $105,410 | $96,100 | $75,990 | $77,739 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $102,390 | $94,200 | $75,240 | $75,788 | 93 |
| Charlottesville | $100,720 | $89,250 | $80,300 | $74,709 | 99 |
| Staunton | $99,590 | $97,530 | $77,480 | $73,979 | 91 |
| Richmond | $99,540 | $91,300 | $79,170 | $73,947 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $98,600 | $94,680 | $76,850 | $73,340 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $96,700 | $90,720 | $75,760 | $72,112 | 94 |
| Harrisonburg | $92,720 | $78,770 | $67,900 | $69,541 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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