salary$92,550 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,700per year
Jobs in the area3,870people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Detroit?
Cheap. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 17.5% 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 Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $92,550 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $64,000 and $129,700.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 17.5% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.