How much does a Civil Engineer make in Minnesota?

BLS puts the average Civil Engineer pay in Minnesota at $107,500 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Minnesota, after federal taxes, FICA, and Minnesota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $78,670 annually ($6,556/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Minnesota?

On a $107,500 salary in Minnesota, your take-home pay is approximately $78,670/year or $6,556/month. Federal tax: $14,820. State tax: $5,787. FICA: $8,224.

Is $107,500 a good Civil Engineer salary?

$107,500 is the BLS average Civil Engineer pay in Minnesota, about the same as the US average of $108,670 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Minnesota earn between $80,500 and $129,670.

How do Minnesota taxes affect Civil Engineer salaries?

Minnesota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $107,500 is $5,787. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Civil Engineers?

In Minnesota, the top 10% earn over $159,230 and the bottom 10% under $65,840 (BLS, May 2025). 5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer.

How can a Civil Engineer in Minnesota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Civil Engineer Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Average Civil Engineer pay in Minnesota

$107,500/year

≈ $52/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $80,500–$129,670

US average: $108,670

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$78,670/year

$6,556/month · effective tax rate 26.82%

Federal $14,820
State $5,787
FICA $8,224
Take-home

Pay by role in Minnesota

Senior PE / Project Manager$135,000–$195,000
Senior Transportation Engineer$125,000–$185,000
Senior Bridge / Structural Engineer$135,000–$205,000
Senior Water Resources Engineer$125,000–$185,000
Senior Construction Manager$135,000–$215,000
Senior Site Civil / Land Development$118,000–$175,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$78,670
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,556
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,026
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$38/hr
Federal Tax	$14,820
State Tax	$5,787
FICA Taxes	$8,224
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.82%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Civil Engineers earn the same — not even close

Minnesota's civil engineer market is anchored by MnDOT (Minnesota Department of Transportation, ~$2B+ annual program), the post-2007 I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapse legacy + ongoing bridge inspection + infrastructure investment, Mayo Clinic Destination Medical Center initiative (~$5.6B+ Rochester investment program 2013-2033, the largest US single-city public-private development partnership), Metropolitan Council Twin Cities (regional transit + wastewater authority), Kraus-Anderson + Mortenson + Ryan Companies + McGough (the largest MN-based commercial contractors), plus 3M + Medtronic + Polaris facility expansion construction.

Senior PE / Project Manager

$135,000–$195,000

MN civil engineering firms · MnDOT consulting · Mayo construction · senior PE-licensed

Senior Transportation Engineer

$125,000–$185,000

MnDOT consulting · Met Council transit · bridge inspection + traffic engineering specialty

Senior Bridge / Structural Engineer

$135,000–$205,000

Post-I-35W bridge inspection + new bridge design · NCHRP + AASHTO LRFD specialty premium

Senior Water Resources Engineer

$125,000–$185,000

Met Council wastewater + stormwater · MPCA permit + lake-management + MS4 specialty

Senior Construction Manager

$135,000–$215,000

Mortenson + Kraus-Anderson + Ryan Companies + McGough + PCL · Mayo + Twin Cities construction

Senior Site Civil / Land Development

$118,000–$175,000

Suburban land development + commercial site civil · Twin Cities metro growth + Mayo expansion

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

$125,000–$185,000

Twin Cities glacial geology + groundwater + foundation design specialty · MN PE-licensed

Senior Public Works Engineer (City / County)

$118,000–$165,000

Hennepin + Ramsey County · Mpls + St. Paul public works · MnDOT engineer band

Mid-Career Civil Engineer (3-6 yrs)

$82,000–$118,000

Functional EIT/PE · transitioning to senior PE-licensed band

Junior Civil Engineer (0-3 yrs)

$68,000–$92,000

U of MN Civil + UMD + Iowa State + UND pipeline · EIT track to MN PE licensure

Worth knowing: The Mayo Clinic Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative is the largest US single-city public-private development partnership and a structural feature most national civil engineering surveys understate for MN. DMC (founded 2013 via MN Statutes Chapter 469A, ~$5.6B planned over 20 years 2013-2033 from public + private + Mayo Clinic investment combined) supports continuous Rochester campus expansion, transit infrastructure (Rochester transit reconfiguration + planned Twin Cities-to-Rochester rail), and public realm + housing + commercial development supporting senior construction managers + transportation engineers at $135-215K TC. The August 2007 I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapse (~13 fatalities, the deadliest US bridge collapse since 1989 Cypress Structure) drove substantial post-2007 MN bridge inspection + replacement program — MnDOT now operates one of the country's most comprehensive bridge inspection programs, supporting senior bridge engineers at $135-205K TC. Mortenson Construction Minneapolis (~$5B+ revenue, employee-owned ESOP, founded 1954, one of the largest US construction companies) + Kraus-Anderson + Ryan Companies + McGough anchor MN commercial construction. MN's 9.85% top bracket catches senior PE + construction manager comp at $200K+ TC.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Civil Engineers in Minnesota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Minnesota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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