Civil Engineers Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $83,350 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.07
10th percentile $62,300
90th percentile $132,900
Employed locally 100
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,300
    25th
    $71,350
    50th (median)
    $83,350
    75th
    $102,690
    90th
    $132,900

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Civil Engineers salary is 12% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Winchester, VA-WV $103,680
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $103,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,190
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $99,200

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,710
    Mechanical Engineers $95,810
    Mechanical Drafters $62,550
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,920
    Electrical Engineers $99,820
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Janesville, WI is $40.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.85 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Janesville, WI is 16.3% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,300 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,350.