As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Wisconsin is $107,639, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,070 weekly, or $8,970 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $93,834 to $120,626. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,413) and 75th percentile ($114,437), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,626 per year. This $14,024 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, Wisconsin City Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $93,834 WI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $100,413 WI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $107,639 WI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $114,437 WI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $120,626 WI July 01, 2026
25% $100,413 10% $93,834 90% $120,626 75% $114,437 $107,639 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $110,006 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $110,071 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $110,310 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $112,258 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $111,581 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $112,341 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $110,039 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $112,668 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $111,694 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $110,222 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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