salary$95,530 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$149,410per year
Jobs in the area510people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Fargo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 13.6% 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 Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $95,530 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $60,900 and $149,410.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 13.6% 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 Fargo, ND-MN metro area.