salary$94,450 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,470per year
Jobs in the area460people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Wilmington?
OK. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 22.0% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Wilmington, NC area is $94,450 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $69,530 and $133,470.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 22.0% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.