Civil Engineers Salary in Nevada

Civil engineers in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $116,500 a year) and the least in Carson City ($99,340), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the civil engineers average at $114,970 and the median at $104,310 for 3,560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,670.

Civil Engineers average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$116,500
Reno$115,980
Carson City$99,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$116,500	$106,110	$85,000	$90,788	100
Reno	$115,980	$105,470	$83,530	$90,422	101
Carson City	$99,340	$95,260	$79,750	$78,716	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Civil Engineers salary in other states

Civil Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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