salary$95,140 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,190per year
Jobs in the area430people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Peoria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 14.5% 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 Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Peoria, IL area is $95,140 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $62,580 and $155,190.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 14.5% 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 Peoria, IL metro area.