Civil Engineers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $81,530 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.20
10th percentile $61,920
90th percentile $131,570
Employed locally 210
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,920
    25th
    $71,710
    50th (median)
    $81,530
    75th
    $103,570
    90th
    $131,570

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $86,200
    Electrical Engineers $98,810
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,460
    Mechanical Drafters $62,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Oshkosh, WI is $39.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.40 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 18.1% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,920 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,710.