salary$96,190 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,040per year
Jobs in the area2,330people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 16.0% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $96,190 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $67,850 and $131,040.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 16.0% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.