salary$100,640 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,470per year
Jobs in the area1,070people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Palm Bay?
OK. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 22.3% 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 Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $100,640 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $64,320 and $167,470.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 22.3% 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 Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.