salary$100,950 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,240per year
Jobs in the area12,140people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Houston?
Cheap. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 18.2% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $100,950 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $67,250 and $168,240.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 18.2% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.