salary$97,470 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Montgomery, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$59,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$135,510per year
Jobs in the area520people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Montgomery?
Cheap. Rent of $1,304 a month takes 16.1% 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 Montgomery, AL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Montgomery, AL area is $97,470 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $59,990 and $135,510.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Montgomery?
Typical rent of $1,304 a month takes 16.1% 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 Montgomery, AL metro area.