As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in Wisconsin is $68,217, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,312 weekly, or $5,685 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Highway Engineer in Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $58,984 to $78,239. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,384) and 75th percentile ($73,463), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,239 per year. This $10,079 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wisconsin Highway Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 nationwide for Highway 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
Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $58,984 WI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $63,384 WI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $68,217 WI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $73,463 WI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $78,239 WI April 01, 2026
25% $63,384 10% $58,984 90% $78,239 75% $73,463 $68,217 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $72,729 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $73,805 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $76,191 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $77,431 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $75,334 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $75,521 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $73,470 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $77,431 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $77,462 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $72,729 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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