salary$107,350 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Chico, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,610per year
Jobs in the area160people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Chico?
Cheap. Rent of $1,675 a month takes 18.7% 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 Chico, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Chico, CA area is $107,350 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $71,400 and $162,610.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Chico?
Typical rent of $1,675 a month takes 18.7% 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 Chico, CA metro area.