salary$73,550 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,210per year
Jobs in the area150people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Abilene?
OK. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 20.3% 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 Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Abilene, TX area is $73,550 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $57,710 and $123,210.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 20.3% 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 Abilene, TX metro area.