As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in Wyoming is $66,504, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,279 weekly, or $5,542 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 Wyoming vary widely, spanning from $57,503 to $76,275. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,792) and 75th percentile ($71,618), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,275 per year. This $9,826 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, Wyoming Highway Engineer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Wyoming currently ranks 31 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 $57,503 WY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $61,792 WY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $66,504 WY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $71,618 WY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $76,275 WY April 01, 2026
25% $61,792 10% $57,503 90% $76,275 75% $71,618 $66,504 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 Cody, WY Avg. Salary $74,304 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Riverton, WY Avg. Salary $73,260 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Sheridan, WY Avg. Salary $74,304 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, WY Avg. Salary $78,881 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aladdin, WY Avg. Salary $68,215 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albin, WY Avg. Salary $72,768 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alcova, WY Avg. Salary $73,260 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alpine, WY Avg. Salary $78,881 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alta, WY Avg. Salary $78,959 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alva, WY Avg. Salary $68,215 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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