Civil Engineers pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,010 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Charlottesville earn between $80,300 and $122,330.
- $67K10th
- $80K25th
- $89KMedian
- $122K75th
- $151K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,720 | $8,393 | $48.42 |
| Median | $89,250 | $7,438 | $42.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,300 | $6,692 | $38.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,330 | $10,194 | $58.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Civil engineers in Charlottesville earn 4% less than the Virginia average ($105,340) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $100,720 | $89,250 | $66,610 | $151,010 | n/a |
| Virginia | $105,340 | $97,120 | $74,000 | $150,710 | 11,350 |
| United States | $108,670 | $100,840 | $68,240 | $163,220 | 367,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Civil Engineers salary after taxes in Charlottesville
On the average salary of $100,720, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $74,709 a year, or $6,226 a month and $2,873 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $100,720 buys what about $101,588 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 4th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Winchester pays the most ($105,860).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for civil engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,910).
- San Jose, CA$137,910
- San Francisco, CA$136,350
- Napa, CA$130,620
- Sacramento, CA$129,650
- Redding, CA$124,340
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Civil Engineers salary in Charlottesville: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Charlottesville?
$48.42 an hour on average, and $42.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the civil engineers take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $74,709 a year ($6,226 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,720.
Do civil engineers earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($108,670).
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; area Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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