salary$92,830 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,910per year
Jobs in the area270people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Killeen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 16.7% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $92,830 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $61,790 and $156,910.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 16.7% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.