salary$95,540 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,200per year
Jobs in the area290people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Cedar Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 14.7% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $95,540 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $63,700 and $130,200.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 14.7% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.