salary$79,370 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$125,470per year
Jobs in the area350people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford McAllen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,026 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 McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $79,370 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $61,190 and $125,470.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.