salary$75,120 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Waco, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,570per year
Jobs in the area200people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Waco?
OK. Rent of $1,349 a month takes 21.5% 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 Waco, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Waco, TX area is $75,120 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $58,990 and $126,570.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Waco?
Typical rent of $1,349 a month takes 21.5% 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 Waco, TX metro area.