salary$93,740 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,530per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 14.7% 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 Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Topeka, KS area is $93,740 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $66,560 and $134,530.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 14.7% 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 Topeka, KS metro area.