Civil Engineers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $93,350 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.88
10th percentile $63,760
90th percentile $135,660
Employed locally 2,360
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,760
    25th
    $77,900
    50th (median)
    $93,350
    75th
    $112,670
    90th
    $135,660

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 122% Median Civil Engineers salary is 22% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Mechanical Engineers $96,620
    Electrical Engineers $101,000
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,150
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Milwaukee, WI is $44.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.00 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,760 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,900.