salary$87,900 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Evansville, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,900per year
Jobs in the area180people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Evansville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,115 a month takes 15.2% 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 Evansville, IN?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Evansville, IN area is $87,900 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $64,940 and $131,900.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Evansville?
Typical rent of $1,115 a month takes 15.2% 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 Evansville, IN metro area.