Civil Engineers pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for civil engineers is $46.24 an hour ($96,190 a year). About 2,330 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($100,840). It is 2% higher than the Wisconsin median ($94,600).
Pay range for civil engineers in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.62 | $67,850 |
| 25% of workers | $37.17 | $77,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.24 | $96,190 |
| 75% of workers | $54.14 | $112,610 |
| 90% of workers | $63.00 | $131,040 |
Civil Engineers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $99,010 | 1,530 |
| Sheboygan | $96,580 | 90 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $96,190 | 2,330 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $95,870 | 190 |
| Kenosha | $95,090 | 50 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $94,390 | 90 |
| Green Bay | $93,660 | 450 |
| Eau Claire | $93,280 | 190 |
| Appleton | $92,590 | 350 |
| Wausau | $85,790 | 90 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $85,740 | 150 |
| Fond du Lac | $82,870 | 130 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $82,760 | 230 |
Wisconsin 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $100,020 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,730 |
| Electrical Engineers | $98,950 |
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