Civil Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 11K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$97,120
$46.692/hr
vs National Average
$99,151
-2.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$74K – $151K
11K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,000 |
| 25th percentile | $79,150 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,120 |
| 75th percentile | $126,780 |
| 90th percentile | $150,710 |
Top H-1B Employers for Civil Engineer in Virginia
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Virginia — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 13 | $116,800 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,710 |
| 2023 | $87,830 |
| 2024 | $96,210 |
| 2025 | $97,120 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,710 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $87,830 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $96,210 | $96,900 |
| 2025 | $97,120 | $99,151 |