As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Minnesota is $111,972, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,153 weekly, or $9,331 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $97,611 to $125,482. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($104,455) and 75th percentile ($119,044), while top earners (90th percentile) make $125,482 per year. This $14,589 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Minnesota City Engineer often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $97,611 MN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $104,455 MN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $111,972 MN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $119,044 MN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $125,482 MN July 01, 2026
25% $104,455 10% $97,611 90% $125,482 75% $119,044 $111,972 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $118,671 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $120,070 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $111,541 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $113,756 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $111,235 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $109,404 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $118,731 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $111,656 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $111,544 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $111,605 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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