Civil Engineers pay range in Paducah
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $222,750 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Paducah earn between $80,820 and $139,030.
- $67K10th
- $81K25th
- $101KMedian
- $139K75th
- $223K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,220 | $9,768 | $56.36 |
| Median | $100,950 | $8,412 | $48.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,820 | $6,735 | $38.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $139,030 | $11,586 | $66.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in Paducah vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Civil engineers in Paducah earn 11% more than the Kentucky average ($105,310) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $117,220 | $100,950 | $67,110 | $222,750 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $105,310 | $100,930 | $65,660 | $143,680 | 2,690 |
| United States | $108,670 | $100,840 | $68,240 | $163,220 | 367,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Civil Engineers salary after taxes in Paducah
On the average salary of $117,220, a single filer in Paducah takes home about $84,965 a year, or $7,080 a month and $3,268 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Paducah, KY-IL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IL | $85,633 | $7,136 |
| Working in KY | $84,965 | $7,080 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Is Paducah a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Paducah area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.1), so the average $117,220 buys what about $136,169 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Paducah ($45,860). A typical home costs $171,436, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Kentucky cities
Paducah ranks 1st of 5 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Paducah$117,220
- Louisville$108,370
- Lexington$107,360
- Bowling Green$102,270
- Owensboro$99,170
Highest-paying cities for civil engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,910).
- San Jose, CA$137,910
- San Francisco, CA$136,350
- Napa, CA$130,620
- Sacramento, CA$129,650
- Redding, CA$124,340
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Civil Engineers salary in Paducah: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Paducah?
$56.36 an hour on average, and $48.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Paducah?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the civil engineers take-home pay in Paducah?
About $84,965 a year ($7,080 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,220. Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
Do civil engineers earn more in Paducah than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($108,670).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051; area Paducah, KY-IL (37140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Paducah's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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