Civil Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 13K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$93,590
$44.995/hr
vs National Average
$96,900
-3.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $145K
13K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,160 |
| 25th percentile | $77,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $93,590 |
| 75th percentile | $117,620 |
| 90th percentile | $145,010 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,230 |
| 2023 | $86,620 |
| 2024 | $93,590 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,230 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $86,620 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $93,590 | $96,900 |