salary$93,460 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$137,090per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Greensboro?
Cheap. Rent of $1,496 a month takes 19.2% 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 Greensboro, NC?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $93,460 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $66,900 and $137,090.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Greensboro?
Typical rent of $1,496 a month takes 19.2% 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.