salary$102,280 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,180per year
Jobs in the area1,900people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Jacksonville?
OK. Rent of $1,719 a month takes 20.2% 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Jacksonville, FL area is $102,280 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $63,590 and $161,180.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Jacksonville?
Typical rent of $1,719 a month takes 20.2% 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 Jacksonville, FL metro area.