Civil Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 7K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$101,600
$48.846/hr
vs National Average
$99,151
+2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $156K
7K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,950 |
| 25th percentile | $80,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $101,600 |
| 75th percentile | $131,550 |
| 90th percentile | $156,380 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,440 |
| 2023 | $86,490 |
| 2024 | $99,680 |
| 2025 | $101,600 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,440 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $86,490 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $99,680 | $96,900 |
| 2025 | $101,600 | $99,151 |