salary$102,690 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,610per year
Jobs in the area460people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford New Haven?
OK. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 23.5% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the New Haven, CT area is $102,690 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $75,840 and $167,610.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 23.5% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.