salary$96,190 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,320per year
Jobs in the area1,770people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Cleveland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 15.9% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Cleveland, OH area is $96,190 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $66,930 and $136,320.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 15.9% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.