Civil Engineers Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $96,910 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.59
10th percentile $66,210
90th percentile $135,730
Employed locally 1,430
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,210
    25th
    $79,270
    50th (median)
    $96,910
    75th
    $114,820
    90th
    $135,730

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,360
    Mechanical Engineers $96,680
    Electrical Engineers $102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,820
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Madison, WI is $46.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.44 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Madison, WI is 2.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,210 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,270.