salary$78,660 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$151,200per year
Jobs in the area130people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Odessa?
OK. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 22.0% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Odessa, TX area is $78,660 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $60,670 and $151,200.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 22.0% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.