SOC 17-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Western Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
At $68,250, median pay for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Western Wisconsin, WI tracks the national median of $64,950 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $68,250, median pay for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Western Wisconsin, WI tracks the national median of $64,950 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $53,660 and $77,060. The lowest tenth earn under $49,220, while the highest tenth earn more than $84,340.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.63 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 103rd of 346 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,220 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $53,660 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $68,250 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $77,060 | +18.6% |
| 90th | $84,340 | +29.9% |
| Mean | $66,970 | +3.1% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $76,970 | 300 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $76,200 | 450 | |
| 3 | Appleton | $70,200 | 90 | |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $69,720 | 50 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $68,230 | 130 | |
| 6 | Eau Claire | $66,450 | 40 | |
| 7 | Fond du Lac | $65,810 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $68,250 goes as far as $72,529 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,529US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,250 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,220 to $84,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $76,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Western Wisconsin, WI?
The median annual wage is $68,250, or $32.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,950, so pay in Western Wisconsin, WI is 5.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Western Wisconsin, WI earns more than $84,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,220 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Madison, at $76,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Western Wisconsin, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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