salary$104,780 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Visalia, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,990per year
Jobs in the area200people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Visalia?
OK. Rent of $1,892 a month takes 21.7% 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 Visalia, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Visalia, CA area is $104,780 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $75,580 and $159,990.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Visalia?
Typical rent of $1,892 a month takes 21.7% 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 Visalia, CA metro area.