How much does a Civil Engineer make in Nevada?

BLS puts the average Civil Engineer pay in Nevada at $114,970 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Nevada, after federal taxes, FICA, and Nevada state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $89,711 annually ($7,476/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Nevada?

On a $114,970 salary in Nevada, your take-home pay is approximately $89,711/year or $7,476/month. Federal tax: $16,463. State tax: $0. FICA: $8,795.

Is $114,970 a good Civil Engineer salary?

$114,970 is the BLS average Civil Engineer pay in Nevada, 6% above the US average of $108,670 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Nevada earn between $83,530 and $148,150.

How do Nevada taxes affect Civil Engineer salaries?

Nevada levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $114,970 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Civil Engineers?

In Nevada, the top 10% earn over $160,820 and the bottom 10% under $77,480 (BLS, May 2025). 5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer.

How can a Civil Engineer in Nevada reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Civil Engineer Salary in Nevada (2026)

Average Civil Engineer pay in Nevada

$114,970/year

≈ $55/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $83,530–$148,150

US average: $108,670

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$89,711/year

$7,476/month · effective tax rate 21.97%

Federal $16,463
FICA $8,795
Take-home

Pay by role in Nevada

Sr / Lead Civil Engineer$132,000–$215,000+ bonus
Sr Structural Engineer (Strip Mega-Construction)$118,000–$192,000+ bonus
Sr Civil Engineer (NDOT / Transportation)$105,000–$162,000+ bonus
Sr Civil Engineer (F1 LV GP / Sphere / Allegiant)$115,000–$182,000+ bonus
Sr Water Resources Engineer (SNWA)$108,000–$165,000+ bonus
Sr Civil Engineer (Tesla Gigafactory / Industrial)$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$89,711
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,476
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,450
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$43/hr
Federal Tax	$16,463
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$8,795
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.97%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Civil Engineers earn the same — not even close

Nevada's civil engineering market is anchored by Las Vegas Strip mega-construction (Caesars + MGM + Wynn + Sands Strip property development + post-2024 Fontainebleau Las Vegas $3.7B opening + post-2024 Resorts World $4.3B + Durango Casino post-2023 Station Casinos + the substantial Strip pipeline), post-2023 Las Vegas mega-event infrastructure (F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix $500M+ Strip parcel + Sphere Las Vegas $2.3B + Allegiant Stadium $1.9B + post-2024 A's relocation Tropicana site pending), NV transportation infrastructure (Nevada Department of Transportation NDOT + I-15 LV-LA corridor + I-80 Reno-Sparks corridor + I-515 + Highway 95 + the substantial post-IIJA 2021 NV federal funding + post-2024 Brightline West LV-LA high-speed rail), Hoover Dam + Lake Mead National Recreation Area + Colorado River + Southern Nevada Water Authority SNWA + Tesla Gigafactory Sparks + Switch SUPERNAP Reno hyperscale + the substantial NV water + drought engineering, plus UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering + UNR College of Engineering pipeline.

Sr / Lead Civil Engineer

$132,000–$215,000+ bonus

Sr CE at NDOT + Strip mega-construction + F1 LV GP + Sphere + Brightline West

Sr Structural Engineer (Strip Mega-Construction)

$118,000–$192,000+ bonus

Strip casino structural · Fontainebleau + Resorts World + Durango

Sr Civil Engineer (NDOT / Transportation)

$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

NDOT + I-15 + I-80 + Highway 95 + post-IIJA federal + Brightline West

Sr Civil Engineer (F1 LV GP / Sphere / Allegiant)

$115,000–$182,000+ bonus

post-2023 LV mega-event infrastructure · F1 + Sphere + Raiders + A's

Sr Water Resources Engineer (SNWA)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

SNWA + Lake Mead + Colorado River + the substantial NV drought engineering

Sr Civil Engineer (Tesla Gigafactory / Industrial)

$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

Tesla Sparks + the substantial NV industrial civil + Switch Reno DC

Sr Geotechnical / Mining Engineer

$112,000–$172,000+ bonus

Nevada Gold Mines + Newmont + Barrick + Carlin Trend mining geotech

Sr Federal Civil Engineer (BOR / USACE)

$108,000–$162,000+ bonus

Bureau of Reclamation Hoover Dam + USACE + NV federal civilian

Mid-Level CE (3-6 yrs)

$78,000–$112,000+ bonus

Functional CE at NV major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior CE / EIT (0-3 yrs)

$65,000–$88,000+ bonus

UNLV + UNR + Nevada State CE pipeline · entry EIT band

Worth knowing: Las Vegas Strip mega-construction + post-2023 LV mega-event infrastructure + Hoover Dam + Lake Mead water + Brightline West LV-LA tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Strip casino + mega-event + Colorado River water + high-speed rail CE anchor and a feature most national CE surveys understate for NV. Las Vegas Strip mega-construction (the substantial post-2020 Strip property dev including post-2024 Fontainebleau Las Vegas $3.7B opening after $1B+ post-2010 stall + post-2021 Resorts World Las Vegas $4.3B + post-2023 Durango Casino Resort Station + the substantial post-2024 Strip property pipeline). post-2023 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix $500M+ Strip parcel + Sphere Las Vegas $2.3B + Allegiant Stadium $1.9B + post-2024 A's Las Vegas Tropicana site pending. Brightline West LV-LA high-speed rail (the substantial post-2024 Brightline West $12B+ Las Vegas-Rancho Cucamonga high-speed rail post-2024 groundbreaking). Hoover Dam + Lake Mead + Colorado River Compact + Southern Nevada Water Authority SNWA + the substantial NV post-2020 mega-drought + the substantial post-2024 Lake Mead substantial water level concerns. Tesla Gigafactory Sparks + Switch SUPERNAP Reno hyperscale. NDOT I-15 + I-80 + Highway 95 + post-IIJA federal funding. NV 0% income tax + NV RTW since 1951 + NV property ~0.55% anchor the NV CE proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Civil Engineers in Nevada and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (Nevada levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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