salary$95,270 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,760per year
Jobs in the area850people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 14.4% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $95,270 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $52,610 and $159,760.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 14.4% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.