salary$101,440 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,710per year
Jobs in the area4,640people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Raleigh?
OK. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 21.6% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $101,440 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $74,170 and $163,710.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 21.6% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.