Civil Engineers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $88,500 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.55
10th percentile $73,890
90th percentile $113,730
Employed locally 30
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,890
    25th
    $78,010
    50th (median)
    $88,500
    75th
    $100,370
    90th
    $113,730

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 111% Median Civil Engineers salary is 11% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $95,090
    Mechanical Engineers $93,150
    Electrical Engineers $98,760
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,290
    Mechanical Drafters $58,250
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Kenosha, WI is $42.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.23 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Kenosha, WI is 11.1% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,890 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,010.