How much does a civil engineer make in Wisconsin?
$94,600a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Wisconsin. That is $45.48 an hour or $7,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.48
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,590Median: $94,600Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,590 | $32.50 | |
| 25th | $75,920 | $36.50 | |
| Median | $94,600 | $45.48 | |
| 75th | $111,400 | $53.56 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $63.00 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,700 |
| Madison, WI | $99,010 |
| Duluth, MN | $98,830 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $96,580 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $96,190 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 39. Ohio | $96,220 |
| 40. Tennessee | $95,910 |
| 41. Vermont | $95,600 |
| 42. Wisconsin | $94,600 |
| 43. Hawaii | $94,280 |
| 44. Montana | $93,070 |
| 45. Missouri | $92,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $45.48 ($94,600 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $94,600 against $100,800 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for civil engineer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays civil engineers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $104,700 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.