Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for civil engineering technologists and technicians in the U.S. is $64,950 ($31.23 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $64,950
- Mean annual wage
- $68,990
- Median hourly wage
- $31.23
- Employment
- 68,520
68,520 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,220 | $21.26 |
| 25th percentile | $51,490 | $24.76 |
| Median (50th) | $64,950 | $31.23 |
| 75th percentile | $80,650 | $38.78 |
| 90th percentile | $98,980 | $47.59 |
Highest-paying states for civil engineering technologists and technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $85,390 | 970 |
| California | $83,490 | 7,250 |
| Washington | $79,580 | 2,090 |
| Illinois | $79,190 | 4,190 |
| Minnesota | $78,690 | 2,030 |
| Nevada | $74,810 | 800 |
| Vermont | $74,100 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $73,970 | 1,560 |
| New York | $73,790 | 1,710 |
| Connecticut | $73,430 | 330 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $46,430 median annual wage
- Georgia: $50,360 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $51,750 median annual wage
- Alabama: $52,750 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $53,340 median annual wage
About this occupation
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Typical tasks
- Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
- Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
- Negotiate with contractors on prices for new contracts or modifications to existing contracts.
- Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
- Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
- Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 24.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.1% |
| Associate's degree | 19.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Master's degree | 4.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,220
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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