salary$96,920 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,170per year
Jobs in the area8,010people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Richardson?
OK. Rent of $1,963 a month takes 24.3% 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 Richardson, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $96,920 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $61,720 and $158,170.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Richardson?
Typical rent of $1,963 a month takes 24.3% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.