Civil Engineers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $98,010 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.12
10th percentile $70,550
90th percentile $136,310
Employed locally 460
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,550
    25th
    $80,850
    50th (median)
    $98,010
    75th
    $111,730
    90th
    $136,310

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Civil Engineers salary is 20% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $103,260
    Rapid City, SD $91,900
    Gadsden, AL $91,110

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $94,780
    Industrial Engineers $92,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,790
    Electrical Engineers $101,700
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $47.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 1.6% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,550 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,850.