Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician Salary
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn a median $64,950 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$64,950
$31.23 per hour
Range
$44,220 – $98,980
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
68,520
across the U.S.
▲1.2%
Pay trend: The median for civil engineering technologists and technicians in the U.S. rose from $64,200 (May 2024) to $64,950 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.2%.
What civil engineering technologists and technicians do
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 education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.2% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 6,100
Employment of civil engineering technologists and technicians is projected to grow 3.2% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$54,367
per year · effective tax rate 16.3%
$4,531Monthly
$2,265Twice a month
$2,091Every 2 weeks
$26.14Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,614
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,027
- Medicare (1.45%)$942
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$54,367
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,220 | $21.26 | $37,711 |
| 25th percentile | $51,490 | $24.75 | $43,552 |
| Median (50th) | $64,950 | $31.23 | $54,367 |
| 75th percentile | $80,650 | $38.77 | $65,567 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $98,980 | $47.59 | $78,462 |
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $85,390 | −0.9% | $62,260 | $62,300 – $103,200 | 970 |
| California | $83,490 | +2.8% | $62,945 | $54,690 – $111,150 | 7,250 |
| Washington | $79,580 | +1.9% | $64,815 | $54,000 – $102,970 | 2,090 |
| Illinois | $79,190 | +7.7% | $60,765 | $49,130 – $119,990 | 4,190 |
| Minnesota | $78,690 | +0.6% | $60,361 | $61,860 – $95,640 | 2,030 |
| Nevada | $74,810 | +3.4% | $61,459 | $44,200 – $103,360 | 800 |
| Vermont | $74,100 | +11.0% | $58,529 | $60,520 – $91,600 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $73,970 | +15.0% | $58,328 | $48,640 – $94,320 | 1,560 |
| New York | $73,790 | +15.7% | $57,354 | $46,730 – $99,490 | 1,710 |
| Connecticut | $73,430 | −2.4% | $58,024 | $39,090 – $104,420 | 330 |
| Iowa | $72,540 | +11.3% | $57,757 | $46,520 – $90,760 | 1,130 |
| Massachusetts | $71,350 | +10.7% | $55,677 | $49,110 – $106,650 | 680 |
| Alaska | $70,990 | +56.4% | $58,771 | $46,880 – $101,550 | 230 |
| New Jersey | $70,650 | +8.7% | $56,177 | $43,200 – $99,360 | 760 |
| Louisiana | $68,030 | +7.9% | $55,034 | $45,900 – $99,010 | 410 |
| Maine | $67,540 | +9.2% | $52,967 | $49,660 – $87,290 | 290 |
| Virginia | $67,100 | +2.5% | $52,991 | $45,300 – $99,320 | 1,480 |
| Nebraska | $66,590 | +2.9% | $53,526 | $49,210 – $99,750 | 370 |
| North Dakota | $65,030 | +4.0% | $54,423 | $49,080 – $84,790 | 400 |
| Ohio | $64,730 | +5.7% | $53,193 | $45,970 – $94,890 | 1,790 |
| Utah | $64,490 | +4.4% | $52,062 | $40,650 – $95,140 | 630 |
| New Hampshire | $64,480 | +7.6% | $53,990 | $45,760 – $88,610 | 300 |
| Hawaii | $64,410 | −3.0% | $50,568 | $52,000 – $81,860 | 120 |
| Indiana | $64,390 | +0.5% | $52,047 | $43,880 – $87,350 | 1,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,650 | +2.4% | $51,369 | $47,740 – $83,840 | 2,290 |
| Rhode Island | $63,650 | −1.5% | $51,553 | $51,040 – $82,770 | 140 |
| Arizona | $63,560 | −8.9% | $51,870 | $43,990 – $99,160 | 1,050 |
| Florida | $63,410 | −2.1% | $53,130 | $42,760 – $97,160 | 4,030 |
| Idaho | $63,200 | −0.4% | $50,720 | $38,580 – $95,850 | 440 |
| Maryland | $62,760 | +3.8% | $49,990 | $46,370 – $87,100 | 620 |
| New Mexico | $62,440 | +3.4% | $50,582 | $47,380 – $86,240 | 710 |
| Delaware | $62,120 | +9.2% | $49,323 | $39,760 – $79,180 | 350 |
| Montana | $61,410 | +4.5% | $49,393 | $47,910 – $78,750 | 310 |
| Missouri | $61,350 | −3.1% | $49,529 | $43,060 – $82,640 | 1,300 |
| South Dakota | $60,880 | +2.1% | $51,097 | $47,120 – $78,340 | 460 |
| Oklahoma | $60,050 | −2.4% | $48,273 | $42,130 – $86,790 | 400 |
| Kentucky | $59,710 | +11.7% | $48,185 | $49,230 – $75,200 | 1,860 |
| Kansas | $59,440 | +1.3% | $47,423 | $41,270 – $80,650 | 1,060 |
| Texas | $59,390 | −2.9% | $49,900 | $42,520 – $92,560 | 4,470 |
| Colorado | $59,050 | −18.8% | $47,737 | $46,450 – $84,550 | 1,820 |
| North Carolina | $58,700 | −2.9% | $47,512 | $44,940 – $81,740 | 2,760 |
| Michigan | $57,990 | −4.5% | $46,561 | $44,840 – $85,650 | 2,930 |
| Tennessee | $57,270 | −7.5% | $48,196 | $43,630 – $78,010 | 1,650 |
| Wyoming | $56,150 | −2.7% | $47,297 | $43,280 – $72,270 | 300 |
| South Carolina | $53,710 | −8.0% | $43,270 | $41,020 – $79,660 | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | $53,340 | −8.7% | $43,370 | $35,110 – $75,440 | 520 |
| Alabama | $52,750 | +2.0% | $42,192 | $35,610 – $79,240 | 1,800 |
| Arkansas | $51,750 | +4.3% | $41,956 | $34,620 – $77,910 | — |
| Georgia | $50,360 | −12.3% | $40,653 | $36,040 – $82,250 | 3,840 |
| Mississippi | $46,430 | −0.2% | $38,361 | $33,610 – $75,200 | 800 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician | $66,120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Calibration Technologist and Technician | $67,820 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician | $59,920 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician | $73,900 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $74,510 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $78,190 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $78,350 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $82,890 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $66,150 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Drafters, All Other | $63,520 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for civil engineering technologists and technicians is $64,950 a year ($31.23 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,220 and the top 10% earn over $98,980. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays civil engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Oregon has the highest median pay at $85,390.
How many civil engineering technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 68,520 people work as civil engineering technologists and technicians nationwide.