salary$100,680 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$141,310per year
Jobs in the area4,210people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Pittsburgh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 19.3% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $100,680 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $68,970 and $141,310.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 19.3% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.