salary$107,870 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,350per year
Jobs in the area560people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Bridgeport?
OK. Rent of $1,875 a month takes 20.9% 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 Bridgeport, CT?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $107,870 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $81,040 and $159,350.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Bridgeport?
Typical rent of $1,875 a month takes 20.9% 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.