salary$119,720 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Fresno, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,670per year
Jobs in the area1,250people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Fresno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,789 a month takes 17.9% 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 Fresno, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Fresno, CA area is $119,720 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $74,870 and $164,670.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Fresno?
Typical rent of $1,789 a month takes 17.9% 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 Fresno, CA metro area.