salary$99,010 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,040per year
Jobs in the area1,530people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Madison?
OK. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 20.9% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Madison, WI?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Madison, WI area is $99,010 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $72,980 and $134,040.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 20.9% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Madison, WI metro area.