Civil Engineers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $89,730 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.14
10th percentile $62,190
90th percentile $134,500
Employed locally 140
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,190
    25th
    $75,850
    50th (median)
    $89,730
    75th
    $114,640
    90th
    $134,500

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Civil Engineers salary is 21% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $83,490
    Engineers, All Other $86,090
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,600
    Mechanical Engineers $97,000
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $85,700
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Iowa City, IA is $43.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.83 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Iowa City, IA is 9.9% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,190 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,850.