salary$83,030 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$57,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$138,030per year
Jobs in the area580people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Little Rock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 18.5% 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 Little Rock, AR?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area is $83,030 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $57,550 and $138,030.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Little Rock?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 18.5% 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 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.