salary$100,510 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$138,710per year
Jobs in the area600people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Spokane?
Cheap. Rent of $1,489 a month takes 17.8% 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 Spokane, WA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA area is $100,510 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $75,960 and $138,710.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Spokane?
Typical rent of $1,489 a month takes 17.8% 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 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area.