salary$84,170 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$135,180per year
Jobs in the area350people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Winston-Salem?
OK. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 20.8% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $84,170 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $66,790 and $135,180.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 20.8% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.