salary$96,100 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,290per year
Jobs in the area780people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Memphis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 17.5% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $96,100 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $66,440 and $132,290.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 17.5% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.