salary$90,330 a year$43 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$139,240per year
Jobs in the area4,690people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Tempe?
OK. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 25.9% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $90,330 a year ($43 an hour). Most earn between $63,740 and $139,240.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 25.9% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.