salary$82,020 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the College Station-Bryan, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,640per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford College Station?
Cheap. Rent of $1,343 a month takes 19.6% 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 College Station, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the College Station-Bryan, TX area is $82,020 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $58,990 and $125,640.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in College Station?
Typical rent of $1,343 a month takes 19.6% 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 College Station-Bryan, TX metro area.