salary$91,300 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,860per year
Jobs in the area1,680people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Richmond?
OK. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 21.6% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Richmond, VA area is $91,300 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $73,060 and $136,860.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 21.6% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Richmond, VA metro area.