Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary
The median civil engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $64,950 per year ($31.23/hour). Salaries range from $44,220 at the entry level to $98,980+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 68,520 civil engineering technologists and technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$64,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.23
per hour
Employment
68,520
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$44,220
25th percentile
$51,490
Median
$64,950
75th percentile
$80,650
90th percentile
$98,980
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.1%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
5,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
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$46K$85K■ No data
Top Paying States
Oregon
$85K
+31%
California
$83K
+29%
Washington
$80K
+23%
Illinois
$79K
+22%
Minnesota
$79K
+21%
Nevada
$75K
+15%
Vermont
$74K
+14%
Wisconsin
$74K
+14%
New York
$74K
+14%
Connecticut
$73K
+13%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $85,390 | +31.5% |
| California | $83,490 | +28.5% |
| Washington | $79,580 | +22.5% |
| Illinois | $79,190 | +21.9% |
| Minnesota | $78,690 | +21.2% |
| Nevada | $74,810 | +15.2% |
| Vermont | $74,100 | +14.1% |
| Wisconsin | $73,970 | +13.9% |
| New York | $73,790 | +13.6% |
| Connecticut | $73,430 | +13.1% |
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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $102,390 | +57.6% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $98,020 | +50.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,510 | +50.1% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $97,410 | +50.0% |
| Vallejo, CA | $96,860 | +49.1% |
| Modesto, CA | $95,630 | +47.2% |
| Bend, OR | $89,010 | +37.0% |
| Salem, OR | $86,200 | +32.7% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $84,930 | +30.8% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $84,690 | +30.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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