salary$106,280 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,060per year
Jobs in the area4,180people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Hillsboro?
OK. Rent of $2,227 a month takes 25.1% 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 Hillsboro, OR?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $106,280 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $78,860 and $166,060.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Hillsboro?
Typical rent of $2,227 a month takes 25.1% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.