salary$95,480 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Midland, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$202,380per year
Jobs in the area230people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Midland?
OK. Rent of $1,887 a month takes 23.7% 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 Midland, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Midland, TX area is $95,480 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $63,730 and $202,380.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Midland?
Typical rent of $1,887 a month takes 23.7% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Midland, TX metro area.