SOC 17-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Muskegon, MI is $65,760 per year, close to the national median of $64,950 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Muskegon, MI is $65,760 per year, close to the national median of $64,950 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,630 to $83,720.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Lansing leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 77th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,250 | −27.3% |
| 25th | $60,630 | −6.7% |
| Median (50th) | $65,760 | +1.2% |
| 75th | $83,720 | +28.9% |
| 90th | $83,720 | +28.9% |
| Mean | $67,860 | +4.5% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | $76,130 | 180 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $73,400 | 40 | |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $67,240 | 70 | |
| 4 | Traverse City | $60,570 | 40 | |
| 5 | Saginaw | $58,620 | 40 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $58,300 | 40 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $57,980 | 230 | |
| 8 | Detroit | $57,220 | 1,840 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $65,760 goes as far as $68,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,760 a year, 1.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,250 to $83,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $76,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $65,760, or $31.61 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 Muskegon, MI is 1.2% higher. 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 Muskegon, MI earns more than $83,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,250 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 Lansing, at $76,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, MI. 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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