salary$105,750 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,470per year
Jobs in the area440people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 14.3% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Springfield, IL area is $105,750 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $74,880 and $163,470.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 14.3% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.