salary$100,500 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$144,680per year
Jobs in the area2,540people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Columbia?
OK. Rent of $2,291 a month takes 27.4% 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 Columbia, MD?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area is $100,500 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $75,990 and $144,680.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $2,291 a month takes 27.4% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area.