salary$99,410 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$147,960per year
Jobs in the area6,160people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Philadelphia?
OK. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 21.9% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $99,410 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $75,830 and $147,960.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 21.9% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.