salary$76,650 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,940per year
Jobs in the area140people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Athens?
OK. Rent of $1,426 a month takes 22.3% 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 Athens, GA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area is $76,650 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $56,580 and $125,940.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Athens?
Typical rent of $1,426 a month takes 22.3% 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area.