salary$84,990 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,890per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Cape Coral?
Expensive. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 33.0% of the median civil engineer salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $84,990 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $62,760 and $157,890.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 33.0% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.