Civil Engineers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,720 -23% vs national
Median hourly $36.88
10th percentile $48,310
90th percentile $126,120
Employed locally 60
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,310
    25th
    $64,730
    50th (median)
    $76,720
    75th
    $99,850
    90th
    $126,120

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $88,120
    Mechanical Engineers $99,130
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,820
    Electrical Engineers $99,700
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,700
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $99,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Southern Michigan is $36.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.59 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Southern Michigan is 23% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $48,310 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,730.