Civil Engineers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,060 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.49
10th percentile $59,410
90th percentile $124,170
Employed locally 130
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,410
    25th
    $66,140
    50th (median)
    $80,060
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $124,170

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,690
    Mechanical Engineers $88,200
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,160
    Mechanical Drafters $58,590
    Electrical Engineers $95,940
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Western Wisconsin is $38.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.14 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Western Wisconsin is 19.6% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,410 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,140.