salary$96,180 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$142,710per year
Jobs in the area180people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford South Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 16.0% 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 South Bend, IN?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area is $96,180 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $71,840 and $142,710.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in South Bend?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 16.0% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area.