KY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 17-2051

Civil Engineers Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual Salary $100,200 +1% above national average (national: $99,590)
$99,830Mean Annual
$48Median Hourly
3,040Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$100,200
$62,630
10th pct.
$134,420
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$62,630$30.11
25th percentile$77,150$37.09
50th percentile (median)$100,200$48.17
75th percentile$117,190$56.34
90th percentile (top earners)$134,420$64.63
Mean (average)$99,830$48.00

How Kentucky Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Kentucky
Kentucky (current) $100,200
California $118,450 +18%
Rhode Island $112,250 +12%
Alaska $107,240 +7%
Washington $105,090 +5%
New Mexico $104,600 +4%
Massachusetts $104,450 +4%
Mississippi $103,940 +4%
New Jersey $103,690 +3%

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Related Occupations in Kentucky

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Medical and Health Services Managers $100,260 8,000
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $100,110 2,550
Construction Managers $99,620 2,330
Mechanical Engineers $99,410 3,050
Commercial Pilots $101,290 540
Information Security Analysts $98,210 1,790

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Civil Engineers salary in Kentucky?

The mean civil engineers salary in Kentucky is $99,830 per year. The median (middle) salary is $100,200 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Civil Engineers in Kentucky?

Entry-level civil engineerss (10th percentile) in Kentucky typically earn around $62,630 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $77,150 per year.

What is the highest Civil Engineers salary in Kentucky?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Kentucky make approximately $134,420 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $117,190 per year.

How does the Kentucky Civil Engineers salary compare to the national average?

The median civil engineers salary in Kentucky is $100,200, which is +1% above national average of $99,590.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes