Civil Engineers pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $147,410 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Battle Creek earn between $75,360 and $117,880.
- $66K10th
- $75K25th
- $96KMedian
- $118K75th
- $147K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,090 | $8,341 | $48.12 |
| Median | $96,020 | $8,002 | $46.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,360 | $6,280 | $36.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,880 | $9,823 | $56.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Civil engineers in Battle Creek earn 6% more than the Michigan average ($94,870) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $100,090 | $96,020 | $65,990 | $147,410 | 50 |
| Michigan | $94,870 | $92,100 | $63,920 | $130,400 | 7,760 |
| United States | $108,670 | $100,840 | $68,240 | $163,220 | 367,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Civil Engineers salary after taxes in Battle Creek
On the average salary of $100,090, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $74,293 a year, or $6,191 a month and $2,857 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $100,090 buys what about $110,547 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 5th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($109,070).
Highest-paying cities for civil engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,910).
- San Jose, CA$137,910
- San Francisco, CA$136,350
- Napa, CA$130,620
- Sacramento, CA$129,650
- Redding, CA$124,340
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Civil Engineers salary in Battle Creek: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Battle Creek?
$48.12 an hour on average, and $46.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the civil engineers take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $74,293 a year ($6,191 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,090. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do civil engineers earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($108,670).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051; area Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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