salary$81,490 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,430per year
Jobs in the area760people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Tucson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 20.0% 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 Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Tucson, AZ area is $81,490 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $61,850 and $132,430.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 20.0% 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 Tucson, AZ metro area.