salary$100,570 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,110per year
Jobs in the area4,190people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Tampa?
OK. Rent of $2,216 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $100,570 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $71,630 and $170,110.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.