Civil Engineers salary
in Richmond, VA
Civil Engineers in the Richmond, VA metro earn a median of $91,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,680 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $100,840 and 6% below the VA statewide median of $97,120. It ranks #200 of 243 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,680 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN RICHMOND · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Civil Engineers salary in Richmond?
The BLS median is $91,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,680 jobs pay between $79,170 and $115,460. The 10th percentile is $73,060 and the 90th is $136,860.
Is Richmond a high-paying metro for Civil Engineers?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $100,840 and 6% below the VA statewide median of $97,120. It ranks #200 of 243 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Civil Engineers the most in Richmond?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Spy Pond Partners ($98,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.