salary$96,830 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$140,460per year
Jobs in the area3,150people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford St. Louis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 16.1% 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. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $96,830 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $67,510 and $140,460.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 16.1% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.