salary$102,650 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$147,850per year
Jobs in the area940people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Louisville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 14.9% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $102,650 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $68,940 and $147,850.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 14.9% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.