salary$105,470 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Reno, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,700per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Reno?
OK. Rent of $1,783 a month takes 20.3% 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 Reno, NV?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Reno, NV area is $105,470 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $77,460 and $161,700.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Reno?
Typical rent of $1,783 a month takes 20.3% 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 Reno, NV metro area.