salary$88,290 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,900per year
Jobs in the area2,230people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford New Braunfels?
OK. Rent of $1,724 a month takes 23.4% 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 New Braunfels, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $88,290 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $64,490 and $133,900.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in New Braunfels?
Typical rent of $1,724 a month takes 23.4% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.