salary$103,010 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,890per year
Jobs in the area2,000people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Augusta?
Cheap. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 17.0% 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 Augusta, GA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area is $103,010 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $77,000 and $164,890.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Augusta?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 17.0% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area.