verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Civil Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$94,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.48/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
7,410
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,537 #27 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Civil engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $94,600 per year ($45.48 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $67,590, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $131,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $94,600 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $94,600 is worth about $100,537 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #27 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,590
$32.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,600
$45.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,040
$63.00/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $94,600 $100,537
Minnesota $101,480 $102,899 −$6,880
Illinois $99,760 $99,802 −$5,160
Iowa $96,430 $109,877 −$1,830
Michigan $92,100 $95,721 +$2,500

Civil Engineer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Wisconsin?

Civil engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of $94,600 per year ($45.48 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay civil engineers well?

At $94,600, Wisconsin pays 6% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 7,410 work in the state.

Civil Engineer salary in other states

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