salary$115,120 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,820per year
Jobs in the area3,510people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford San Bernardino?
OK. Rent of $2,021 a month takes 21.1% 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 San Bernardino, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $115,120 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $75,390 and $168,820.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in San Bernardino?
Typical rent of $2,021 a month takes 21.1% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.