salary$105,760 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Huntsville, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$207,990per year
Jobs in the area1,010people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Huntsville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,364 a month takes 15.5% 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 Huntsville, AL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Huntsville, AL area is $105,760 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $76,110 and $207,990.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Huntsville?
Typical rent of $1,364 a month takes 15.5% 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 Huntsville, AL metro area.