Civil Engineers pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,830 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Muskegon earn between $75,220 and $110,360.
- $66K10th
- $75K25th
- $93KMedian
- $110K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,010 | $7,918 | $45.68 |
| Median | $93,140 | $7,762 | $44.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,220 | $6,268 | $36.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,360 | $9,197 | $53.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Civil Engineers salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $95,010, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $70,986 a year, or $5,916 a month and $2,730 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 Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $95,010 buys what about $102,692 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 9th 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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Civil Engineers salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Muskegon?
$45.68 an hour on average, and $44.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the civil engineers take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $70,986 a year ($5,916 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,010. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do civil engineers earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($109,384).
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 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.