salary$98,950 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Savannah, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,730per year
Jobs in the area370people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Savannah?
OK. Rent of $1,718 a month takes 20.8% 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 Savannah, GA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Savannah, GA area is $98,950 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $66,860 and $155,730.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Savannah?
Typical rent of $1,718 a month takes 20.8% 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 Savannah, GA metro area.