Civil Engineers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $88,680 -11% vs national
Median hourly $42.63
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $128,020
Employed locally 120
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $75,800
    50th (median)
    $88,680
    75th
    $107,460
    90th
    $128,020

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 117% Median Civil Engineers salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $118,450
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $106,430
    Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $105,180

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $106,120
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,640
    Electrical Engineers $103,670
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,890
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $85,390
    Mechanical Drafters $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Dubuque, IA is $42.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.24 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Dubuque, IA is 11% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,800.