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Civil Engineer Salary in Nevada (2026)
$50.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,212/year ($6,851/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $148,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $160,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,560 Civil Engineer jobs in Nevada (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Civil Engineer salary of $104,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $82,212 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $104,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,118 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,980 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,212 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,851 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Nevada?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Nevada is $104,310 per year ($50.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,530 and $148,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $104,310, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $82,212 per year ($6,851 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 3,560 Civil Engineer jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.