salary$101,150 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Bend, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$147,420per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Bend?
OK. Rent of $2,123 a month takes 25.2% 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 Bend, OR?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Bend, OR area is $101,150 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $77,750 and $147,420.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Bend?
Typical rent of $2,123 a month takes 25.2% 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 Bend, OR metro area.