salary$79,090 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,440per year
Jobs in the area550people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford El Paso?
Cheap. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 18.9% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the El Paso, TX area is $79,090 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $59,690 and $126,440.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 18.9% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.