High-paying civil engineering jobs in Madison

Civil Engineering designs and supervises infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. Engineers ensure safety and compliance. Technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities are key.


The 68 civil engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $64,454 and $113,839 per year. Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer and Civil Designer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Madison, WI.

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Updated Oct 29, 2026
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Madison, WI
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Job openings (Madison)

Roadway Design Engineer

Madison

$113,839 per year

Wisconsin

$101,756 per year

Wastewater Engineer

Madison

$113,153 per year

Wisconsin

$106,112 per year

Water Resources Engineer

Madison

$106,357 per year

Wisconsin

$106,212 per year

Civil Engineer

Madison

$101,038 per year

Wisconsin

$89,480 per year

Senior Civil Engineer

Madison

$93,968 per year

Wisconsin

$96,279 per year

Geotechnical Engineer

Madison

$92,435 per year

Wisconsin

$88,713 per year

Civil Designer

Madison

$89,279 per year

Wisconsin

$86,152 per year

Structural Engineer

Madison

$85,453 per year

Wisconsin

$101,370 per year

Entry Level Civil Engineer

Madison

$74,896 per year

Wisconsin

$76,869 per year

Sustainability Engineer

Madison

$27.69 per hour

Wisconsin

$56.06 per hour

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