Civil Engineers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for civil engineers is $46.36 an hour ($96,430 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($100,840). Iowa ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.20 | $64,900 |
| 25% of workers | $36.91 | $76,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.36 | $96,430 |
| 75% of workers | $57.80 | $120,230 |
| 90% of workers | $65.14 | $135,480 |
Civil Engineers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | $100,200 | 290 |
| Dubuque | $99,210 | 120 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $97,430 | 110 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $97,330 | 830 |
| Cedar Rapids | $95,540 | 290 |
| Iowa City | $93,020 | 130 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $92,950 | 410 |
| Sioux City | $88,460 | 60 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 22,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $97,690 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,700 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,820 |
| Engineers, All Other | $103,090 |
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