salary$103,650 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,570per year
Jobs in the area2,420people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Hartford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 17.7% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $103,650 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $76,030 and $163,570.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 17.7% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.