salary$115,480 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the Salem, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$147,600per year
Jobs in the area480people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,690 a month takes 17.6% 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 Salem, OR?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Salem, OR area is $115,480 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $78,220 and $147,600.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Salem?
Typical rent of $1,690 a month takes 17.6% 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 Salem, OR metro area.