Civil Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #24 of 51 · KY
3.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $105,310 ≈ $51/hr
Median annual salary $100,930
Employment 2,690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $65,660P25 $78,960 Median $100,930P75 $122,930P90 $143,680
About 80% of civil engineerss in Kentucky earn between $65,660 and $143,680. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean civil engineers salary in Kentucky is $105,310, about 3.1% below the U.S. average ($108,670). That works out to roughly $51/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $103,090 | $107,360 | 600 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $102,650 | $108,370 | 940 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $100,950 | $117,220 | 80 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $96,480 | $97,760 | 320 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $96,260 | $102,270 | 80 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $94,520 | $90,640 | 100 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $92,120 | $94,420 | 110 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $91,660 | $92,650 | 100 |