Engineering Madison, WI Pop. 269,840

Civil Engineer Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

The median civil engineer salary in Madison, WI is $89,940 per year, which is 0.0% above the national median and 8.7% above the Wisconsin state average.

City Median
$89,940
vs State Avg
+$7,195
vs National
+$0
Cost of Living
100%

Civil Engineer Salary in Madison by Experience

In Madison, an entry-level civil engineer earns around $62,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $130,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 100% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,000
+$0 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,000
+$0 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$130,000
+$0 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Madison, WI

Percentile Madison
10th Percentile $60,400
25th Percentile $73,200
Median (50th) $89,940
75th Percentile $114,000
90th Percentile $138,600

Civil Engineer Salary in Other Wisconsin Cities

Milwaukee, WI
$82,745
Pop. 577,222
Kenosha, WI
$80,946
Pop. 99,986
Green Bay, WI
$79,147
Pop. 107,395
Racine, WI
$77,348
Pop. 77,816

How to Become a Civil Engineer in Madison

Education

Most civil engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AutoCADStructural AnalysisProject ManagementGISConstruction ManagementPE License

Job Outlook

Nationally, civil engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Madison may vary based on local industry and population growth.