salary$106,110 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,720per year
Jobs in the area2,240people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Henderson?
OK. Rent of $2,044 a month takes 23.1% 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 Henderson, NV?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area is $106,110 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $79,340 and $159,720.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Henderson?
Typical rent of $2,044 a month takes 23.1% 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 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area.