Civil Engineer Salary in Kentucky
Based on 3K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$100,200
$48.173/hr
vs National Average
$96,900
+3.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $134K
3K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,630 |
| 25th percentile | $77,150 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,200 |
| 75th percentile | $117,190 |
| 90th percentile | $134,420 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,410 |
| 2023 | $90,580 |
| 2024 | $100,200 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,410 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $90,580 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $100,200 | $96,900 |