Civil Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 13K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$100,730
$48.428/hr
vs National Average
$99,151
+1.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $161K
13K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,760 |
| 25th percentile | $79,140 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,730 |
| 75th percentile | $125,730 |
| 90th percentile | $160,520 |
Top H-1B Employers for Civil Engineer in North Carolina
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in North Carolina — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STV Incorporated | 4 | $96,148 |
| 2 | SEQUOIA SERVICES, LLC | 3 | $87,516 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,230 |
| 2023 | $86,620 |
| 2024 | $93,590 |
| 2025 | $100,730 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,230 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $86,620 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $93,590 | $96,900 |
| 2025 | $100,730 | $99,151 |