salary$84,310 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,740per year
Jobs in the area540people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Wichita?
Cheap. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 16.5% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Wichita, KS area is $84,310 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $48,740 and $132,740.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 16.5% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.