Civil Engineers pay range in Saginaw
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,430 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Saginaw earn between $70,720 and $104,270.
- $66K10th
- $71K25th
- $81KMedian
- $104K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,130 | $7,678 | $44.29 |
| Median | $81,190 | $6,766 | $39.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,720 | $5,893 | $34.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,270 | $8,689 | $50.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in Saginaw vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Civil engineers in Saginaw earn about the same as the Michigan average ($94,870) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | $92,130 | $81,190 | $65,900 | $136,430 | 170 |
| Michigan | $94,870 | $92,100 | $63,920 | $130,400 | 7,760 |
| United States | $108,670 | $100,840 | $68,240 | $163,220 | 367,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Civil Engineers salary after taxes in Saginaw
On the average salary of $92,130, a single filer in Saginaw takes home about $68,679 a year, or $5,723 a month and $2,642 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Saginaw a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Saginaw area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $92,130 buys what about $101,363 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Saginaw ($46,200). A typical home costs $173,341, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Michigan cities
Saginaw ranks 14th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($109,070).
Highest-paying cities for civil engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,910).
- San Jose, CA$137,910
- San Francisco, CA$136,350
- Napa, CA$130,620
- Sacramento, CA$129,650
- Redding, CA$124,340
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Civil Engineers salary in Saginaw: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Saginaw?
$44.29 an hour on average, and $39.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Saginaw?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the civil engineers take-home pay in Saginaw?
About $68,679 a year ($5,723 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,130. Includes Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
Do civil engineers earn more in Saginaw than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($108,670).
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; area Saginaw, MI (40980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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