SOC 17-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Athens
Athens-Clarke County, GA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Athens, GA is $44,200 a year, 31.9% under the national median of $64,950 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Athens, GA is $44,200 a year, 31.9% under the national median of $64,950 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,280 and $49,580. The lowest tenth earn under $36,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,500.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.23 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Savannah records the highest median at $65,160. Of the 303 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 198th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,040 | −44.5% |
| 25th | $37,280 | −42.6% |
| Median (50th) | $44,200 | −31.9% |
| 75th | $49,580 | −23.7% |
| 90th | $58,500 | −9.9% |
| Mean | $45,610 | −29.8% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | $65,160 | 90 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $58,780 | 1,820 | |
| 3 | Dalton | $51,960 | 50 | |
| 4 | Warner Robins | $47,310 | 70 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $46,690 | 140 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $45,740 | 140 | |
| 7 | Macon | $45,730 | 50 | |
| 8 | Albany | $45,270 | 60 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $45,270 | 40 | |
| 10 | Valdosta | $45,230 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Athens run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $44,200 goes as far as $45,898 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 29.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,898US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,200 a year, 31.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,040 to $58,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $65,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Athens, GA?
The median annual wage is $44,200, or $21.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,950, so pay in Athens, GA is 31.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Athens, GA earns more than $58,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Savannah, at $65,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Athens, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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