salary$92,950 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$137,230per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Davenport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,262 a month takes 16.3% 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 Davenport, IA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area is $92,950 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $68,890 and $137,230.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Davenport?
Typical rent of $1,262 a month takes 16.3% 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 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area.