salary$84,960 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Tyler, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,630per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Tyler?
Cheap. Rent of $1,389 a month takes 19.6% 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 Tyler, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Tyler, TX area is $84,960 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $62,050 and $154,630.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Tyler?
Typical rent of $1,389 a month takes 19.6% 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 Tyler, TX metro area.