Civil Engineers Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $99,830 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.99
10th percentile $63,430
90th percentile $136,310
Employed locally 190
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,430
    25th
    $77,060
    50th (median)
    $99,830
    75th
    $119,330
    90th
    $136,310

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,420
    Mechanical Engineers $99,320
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,630
    Mechanical Drafters $65,160
    Electrical Engineers $101,580
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Southeast Iowa is $47.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Southeast Iowa is 0.2% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,430 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,060.