Civil Engineers pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,300 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Grand Forks earn between $74,260 and $119,940.
- $54K10th
- $74K25th
- $101KMedian
- $120K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,950 | $8,079 | $46.61 |
| Median | $100,520 | $8,377 | $48.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,260 | $6,188 | $35.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,940 | $9,995 | $57.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Civil engineers in Grand Forks earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($98,780) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $96,950 | $100,520 | $54,320 | $136,300 | 170 |
| North Dakota | $98,780 | $98,190 | $63,290 | $143,740 | 1,380 |
| 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 Grand Forks
On the average salary of $96,950, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $76,424 a year, or $6,369 a month and $2,939 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $76,424 | $6,369 |
| Working in MN | $71,965 | $5,997 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $96,950 buys what about $111,870 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Minot pays the most ($103,160).
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 Grand Forks: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Grand Forks?
$46.61 an hour on average, and $48.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the civil engineers take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $76,424 a year ($6,369 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,950.
Do civil engineers earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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