salary$99,310 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$150,800per year
Jobs in the area1,550people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Providence?
OK. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 23.7% 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 Providence, RI?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $99,310 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $75,990 and $150,800.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 23.7% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.