salary$94,720 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$146,780per year
Jobs in the area680people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Fort Collins?
OK. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 23.5% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $94,720 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $67,660 and $146,780.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 23.5% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.