salary$98,860 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,110per year
Jobs in the area3,230people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Overland Park?
OK. Rent of $1,810 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 Overland Park, KS?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $98,860 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $68,040 and $155,110.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Overland Park?
Typical rent of $1,810 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 Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.