salary$98,220 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$137,590per year
Jobs in the area2,110people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Cincinnati?
Cheap. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 16.8% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $98,220 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $65,190 and $137,590.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 16.8% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.