salary$91,850 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the St. George, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,220per year
Jobs in the area170people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford St. George?
OK. Rent of $2,022 a month takes 26.4% 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 St. George, UT?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the St. George, UT area is $91,850 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $60,740 and $126,220.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in St. George?
Typical rent of $2,022 a month takes 26.4% 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 St. George, UT metro area.