salary$94,450 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,800per year
Jobs in the area800people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Akron?
Cheap. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 14.3% 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 Akron, OH?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Akron, OH area is $94,450 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $66,730 and $132,800.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 14.3% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Akron, OH metro area.