Civil Engineers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $99,320 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.75
10th percentile $64,490
90th percentile $148,930
Employed locally 100
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,490
    25th
    $81,300
    50th (median)
    $99,320
    75th
    $122,610
    90th
    $148,930

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $92,950
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,860
    Mechanical Engineers $90,140
    Electrical Engineers $110,380
    Mechanical Drafters $64,400
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Southeast Minnesota is $47.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 0.3% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,490 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,300.