Civil Engineers Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $103,260 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.65
10th percentile $66,720
90th percentile $136,660
Employed locally 90
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,720
    25th
    $76,370
    50th (median)
    $103,260
    75th
    $114,000
    90th
    $136,660

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Civil Engineers salary is 43% 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
    California $118,450
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,360
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $112,020
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $106,430
    Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $105,180

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $102,590
    Mechanical Engineers $90,590
    Mechanical Drafters $53,630
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,500
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $83,480
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $49.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.82 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 3.7% above 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,720 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,370.