salary$100,470 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,770per year
Jobs in the area4,940people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Austin?
OK. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 23.1% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $100,470 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $65,380 and $162,770.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 23.1% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.