Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for civil engineering technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $68,990 ≈ $33/hr
National median salary $64,950
Total employment 68,520 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.1%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 5,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 64,900 → 66,200 (+1,400)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$85,570
- Oregon$85,390
- Illinois$81,910
- Washington$80,190
- Minnesota$79,470
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$49,760
- Arkansas$54,520
- West Virginia$55,160
- Georgia$55,680
- Alabama$56,120
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $85,570 | $83,490 | $41 | +24% | 7,250 |
| 2 | Oregon | $85,390 | $85,390 | $41 | +23.8% | 970 |
| 3 | Illinois | $81,910 | $79,190 | $39 | +18.7% | 4,190 |
| 4 | Washington | $80,190 | $79,580 | $39 | +16.2% | 2,090 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $79,470 | $78,690 | $38 | +15.2% | 2,030 |
| 6 | Alaska | $75,130 | $70,990 | $36 | +8.9% | 230 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $74,120 | $71,350 | $36 | +7.4% | 680 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $73,890 | $73,430 | $36 | +7.1% | 330 |
| 9 | Vermont | $73,760 | $74,100 | $35 | +6.9% | 200 |
| 10 | Nevada | $73,740 | $74,810 | $35 | +6.9% | 800 |
| 11 | New York | $73,130 | $73,790 | $35 | +6% | 1,710 |
| 12 | Virginia | $72,240 | $67,100 | $35 | +4.7% | 1,480 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $71,610 | $73,970 | $34 | +3.8% | 1,560 |
| 14 | Iowa | $70,890 | $72,540 | $34 | +2.8% | 1,130 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $70,750 | $68,030 | $34 | +2.6% | 410 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $70,710 | $70,650 | $34 | +2.5% | 760 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $70,600 | $66,590 | $34 | +2.3% | 370 |
| 18 | Maine | $68,620 | $67,540 | $33 | -0.5% | 290 |
| 19 | Ohio | $68,120 | $64,730 | $33 | -1.3% | 1,790 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $67,700 | $65,030 | $33 | -1.9% | 400 |
| 21 | Utah | $67,510 | $64,490 | $32 | -2.1% | 630 |
| 22 | Florida | $67,170 | $63,410 | $32 | -2.6% | 4,030 |
| 23 | Arizona | $66,570 | $63,560 | $32 | -3.5% | 1,050 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $66,570 | $63,650 | $32 | -3.5% | 2,290 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $66,290 | $64,480 | $32 | -3.9% | 300 |
| 26 | Maryland | $65,950 | $62,760 | $32 | -4.4% | 620 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $65,390 | $62,440 | $31 | -5.2% | 710 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $65,110 | $63,650 | $31 | -5.6% | 140 |
| 29 | Indiana | $64,800 | $64,390 | $31 | -6.1% | 1,040 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $64,500 | $60,050 | $31 | -6.5% | 400 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $64,240 | $64,410 | $31 | -6.9% | 120 |
| 32 | Idaho | $64,140 | $63,200 | $31 | -7% | 440 |
| 33 | Texas | $64,100 | $59,390 | $31 | -7.1% | 4,470 |
| 34 | Colorado | $63,750 | $59,050 | $31 | -7.6% | 1,820 |
| 35 | Missouri | $63,330 | $61,350 | $30 | -8.2% | 1,300 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $63,070 | $59,710 | $30 | -8.6% | 1,860 |
| 37 | Michigan | $62,890 | $57,990 | $30 | -8.8% | 2,930 |
| 38 | Montana | $61,730 | $61,410 | $30 | -10.5% | 310 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $61,270 | $60,880 | $29 | -11.2% | 460 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $61,110 | $58,700 | $29 | -11.4% | 2,760 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $61,000 | $57,270 | $29 | -11.6% | 1,650 |
| 42 | Kansas | $60,630 | $59,440 | $29 | -12.1% | 1,060 |
| 43 | Delaware | $58,870 | $62,120 | $28 | -14.7% | 350 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $58,440 | $53,710 | $28 | -15.3% | 1,480 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $57,510 | $56,150 | $28 | -16.6% | 300 |
| 46 | Alabama | $56,120 | $52,750 | $27 | -18.7% | 1,800 |
| 47 | Georgia | $55,680 | $50,360 | $27 | -19.3% | 3,840 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $55,160 | $53,340 | $27 | -20% | 520 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $54,520 | $51,750 | $26 | -21% | — |
| 50 | Mississippi | $49,760 | $46,430 | $24 | -27.9% | 800 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 337 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa, CA | $102,390 | $98,140 | 40 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $98,020 | $97,690 | 420 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,510 | $99,210 | 1,270 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $97,410 | $93,750 | 130 |
| 5 | Vallejo, CA | $96,860 | $101,700 | 40 |
| 6 | Modesto, CA | $95,630 | $88,300 | 40 |
| 7 | East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $91,190 | $89,810 | 130 |
| 8 | Bend, OR | $89,010 | $86,100 | 60 |
| 9 | Salem, OR | $86,200 | $86,540 | 140 |
| 10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $84,930 | $85,620 | 610 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing civil engineering technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $99,160 | $93,160 | 50 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $97,020 | $94,940 | 70 |
| 3 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $97,020 | $94,940 | 70 |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $88,730 | $94,850 | 80 |
| 5 | Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $83,570 | $90,050 | 120 |
| 6 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $81,770 | $84,630 | 50 |
| 7 | Machinery Manufacturing | $81,400 | $81,860 | 80 |
| 8 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $80,540 | $76,720 | 110 |
| 9 | Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $79,910 | $80,740 | 70 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $78,070 | $79,270 | 40 |
| 11 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $78,070 | $79,270 | 40 |
| 12 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $78,070 | $79,270 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do civil engineering technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median civil engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $64,950 per year (mean $68,990), and about 80% earn between $44,220 and $98,980.
How much do civil engineering technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $33 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $68,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays civil engineering technologists and technicians the most?
California has the highest average pay for civil engineering technologists and technicians at $85,570 per year (median $83,490).
What is the job outlook for civil engineering technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change +2.1% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 5,500 openings per year.
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