Civil Engineers Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,080 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.46
10th percentile $62,040
90th percentile $129,070
Employed locally 190
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,040
    25th
    $73,010
    50th (median)
    $82,080
    75th
    $105,760
    90th
    $129,070

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$82,530
    Mechanical Engineers$80,040
    Electrical Engineers$105,810
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,690
    Mechanical Drafters$61,610
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Northwest Iowa is $39.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Northwest Iowa is 17.6% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,040 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,010.