salary$108,640 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,670per year
Jobs in the area16,340people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Costa Mesa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 32.8% of the median civil engineer salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $108,640 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $72,860 and $170,670.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 32.8% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.