Civil Engineers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $80,100 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.51
10th percentile $54,600
90th percentile $130,700
Employed locally 530
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,600
    25th
    $71,670
    50th (median)
    $80,100
    75th
    $104,840
    90th
    $130,700

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Civil Engineers salary is 16% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $106,420
    Fairbanks-College, AK $104,600
    Jackson, MI $104,000
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $98,960
    Jackson, MS $97,780
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,310

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers$127,050
    Industrial Engineers$98,840
    Mechanical Engineers$91,770
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$58,870
    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$76,130
    Electrical Engineers$92,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Wichita, KS is $38.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.82 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Wichita, KS 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,600 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,670.