Civil Engineer salary in Wichita, KS
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Wichita, KS metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Mcconnell Afb, Andover.
Also listed as: Structural Engineer
Median salary$79,250
Middle 50%$77k–$89k
vs. national median−13%comparison median $91,377
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k$110k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $72,055 |
| 25th | $76,960 |
| 50th (median) | $79,250 |
| 75th | $89,019 |
| 90th | $96,304 |
Cost of living
Wichita's median Civil Engineer salary of $79,250 is worth about $89,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Wichita = 88.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Civil Engineers in the Wichita, KS area earned a median of $84,310 in May 2025 (540 employed). The H-1B median here is $79,250, 6% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WSP | too few | 3 |
| LGC Global | too few | 3 |
| Terracon Consultants | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.