How much does a civil engineer make in Dallas?
$96,920a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $46.60 an hour or $8,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.60
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 176 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 8,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,720Median: $96,920Highest 10%: $158,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 25th | $77,710 | $37.36 | |
| Median | $96,920 | $46.60 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.03 | |
| 90th | $158,200 | $76.04 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Houston, TX | $101,000 |
| Austin, TX | $100,500 |
| Beaumont, TX | $95,510 |
| Midland, TX | $95,480 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $95,160 |
| Killeen, TX | $92,830 |
| San Antonio, TX | $88,290 |
| Sherman, TX | $87,360 |
| Longview, TX | $87,090 |
| Tyler, TX | $84,960 |
| College Station, TX | $82,020 |
| Lubbock, TX | $81,840 |
| Texarkana, TX | $80,780 |
| McAllen, TX | $79,370 |
| El Paso, TX | $79,090 |
| Odessa, TX | $78,660 |
| Victoria, TX | $78,510 |
| Brownsville, TX | $77,720 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $76,640 |
| Laredo, TX | $76,620 |
| Amarillo, TX | $75,910 |
| Waco, TX | $75,120 |
| San Angelo, TX | $74,970 |
| Abilene, TX | $73,550 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $46.60 ($96,920 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $96,920 against $100,800 nationally, 4% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $96,860, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for civil engineer pay?
176 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.