salary$98,940 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$143,020per year
Jobs in the area230people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Eugene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,607 a month takes 19.5% 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 Eugene, OR?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area is $98,940 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $72,830 and $143,020.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Eugene?
Typical rent of $1,607 a month takes 19.5% 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.