salary$94,370 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Yuma, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$152,460per year
Jobs in the area110people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Yuma?
OK. Rent of $1,632 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 Yuma, AZ?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Yuma, AZ area is $94,370 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $60,730 and $152,460.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Yuma?
Typical rent of $1,632 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 Yuma, AZ metro area.