salary$101,000 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Modesto, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,190per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Modesto?
OK. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 23.6% 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 Modesto, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Modesto, CA area is $101,000 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $73,780 and $167,190.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Modesto?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 23.6% 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 Modesto, CA metro area.