SOC 17-3022 · May 2025 · United States
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians across the United States is $64,950 per year, measured over 68,520 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $85,390.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 83.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $85,390 and Mississippi pays $46,430.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $85,390 | 970 | |
| 2 | California | $83,490 | 7,250 | |
| 3 | Washington | $79,580 | 2,090 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $79,190 | 4,190 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $78,690 | 2,030 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $74,810 | 800 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $74,100 | 200 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $73,970 | 1,560 | |
| 9 | New York | $73,790 | 1,710 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $73,430 | 330 |
States with the most Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,250 | $83,490 | |
| 2 | Texas | 4,470 | $59,390 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 4,190 | $79,190 | |
| 4 | Florida | 4,030 | $63,410 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 3,840 | $50,360 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 2,930 | $57,990 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 2,760 | $58,700 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 2,290 | $63,650 | |
| 9 | Washington | 2,090 | $79,580 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 2,030 | $78,690 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $102,390 | 40 |
| 2 | San Jose | $98,020 | 420 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $97,510 | 1,270 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $97,410 | 130 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $96,860 | 40 |
| 6 | Modesto | $95,630 | 40 |
| 7 | Bend | $89,010 | 60 |
| 8 | Salem | $86,200 | 140 |
| 9 | Portland | $84,930 | 610 |
| 10 | Sacramento | $84,690 | 550 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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