salary$107,870 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,350per year
Jobs in the area560people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Stamford?
Expensive. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 32.1% of the median civil engineer salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $107,870 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $81,040 and $159,350.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 32.1% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.