salary$75,910 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,830per year
Jobs in the area150people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Amarillo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 19.3% 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 Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Amarillo, TX area is $75,910 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $60,590 and $122,830.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 19.3% 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 Amarillo, TX metro area.