salary$98,800 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$150,100per year
Jobs in the area2,890people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Salt Lake City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 19.5% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $98,800 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $62,280 and $150,100.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 19.5% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.