How much does a civil engineer make in Milwaukee?
$96,190a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $46.25 an hour or $8,016 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.25
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 188 of 373
- Jobs in the area
- 2,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,850Median: $96,190Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,850 | $32.62 | |
| 25th | $77,310 | $37.17 | |
| Median | $96,190 | $46.25 | |
| 75th | $112,600 | $54.14 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $63.00 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for civil engineers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,700 |
| Madison, WI | $99,010 |
| Duluth, MN | $98,830 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $96,580 |
| La Crosse, WI | $95,870 |
| Kenosha, WI | $95,090 |
| Racine, WI | $94,390 |
| Green Bay, WI | $93,660 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $93,280 |
| Appleton, WI | $92,590 |
| Wausau, WI | $85,790 |
| Janesville, WI | $85,740 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $82,870 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $82,760 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $129,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $109,200 |
| Engineer | $106,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,000 |
| Architect | $99,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $99,010 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,950 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,730 |
| Materials Engineer | $96,790 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $93,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $46.25 ($96,190 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $96,190 against $100,800 nationally, 5% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $94,600, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for civil engineer pay?
188 of 373 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.