salary$98,960 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Oklahoma City, OK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,020per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,170per year
Jobs in the area880people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Oklahoma City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,327 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 Oklahoma City, OK?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Oklahoma City, OK area is $98,960 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $66,020 and $162,170.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Oklahoma City?
Typical rent of $1,327 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 Oklahoma City, OK metro area.