salary$99,700 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$135,900per year
Jobs in the area540people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Sioux Falls?
Cheap. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 15.8% 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 Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $99,700 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $72,840 and $135,900.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 15.8% 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.