How much does a civil engineer make in Minnesota?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Minnesota. That is $48.79 an hour or $8,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.79
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,840Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $159,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,840 | $31.65 | |
| 25th | $80,500 | $38.70 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.79 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.34 | |
| 90th | $159,200 | $76.55 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mankato, MN | $128,200 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,700 |
| Rochester, MN | $101,200 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $100,500 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $99,700 |
| Duluth, MN | $98,830 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $96,120 |
| La Crosse, WI | $95,870 |
| Fargo, ND | $95,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 12. Connecticut | $103,200 |
| 13. Nebraska | $103,200 |
| 14. South Carolina | $101,600 |
| 15. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 16. Colorado | $101,400 |
| 17. Kentucky | $100,900 |
| 18. North Carolina | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $48.79 ($101,500 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $101,500 against $100,800 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for civil engineer pay?
Minnesota ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays civil engineers the most?
Mankato, MN, with a median of $128,200 a year.
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.