Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for civil engineering technologists and technicians is $64,950 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,430 in Mississippi to $85,390 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,220
- 25th percentile
- $51,490
- Median
- $64,950
- 75th percentile
- $80,650
- Top 10%
- $98,980
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 68,520 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $85,390 | +31% | $62,300 | $103,200 | 970 |
| 2 | California | $83,490 | +29% | $54,690 | $111,150 | 7,250 |
| 3 | Washington | $79,580 | +23% | $54,000 | $102,970 | 2,090 |
| 4 | Illinois | $79,190 | +22% | $49,130 | $119,990 | 4,190 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $78,690 | +21% | $61,860 | $95,640 | 2,030 |
| 6 | Nevada | $74,810 | +15% | $44,200 | $103,360 | 800 |
| 7 | Vermont | $74,100 | +14% | $60,520 | $91,600 | 200 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $73,970 | +14% | $48,640 | $94,320 | 1,560 |
| 9 | New York | $73,790 | +14% | $46,730 | $99,490 | 1,710 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $73,430 | +13% | $39,090 | $104,420 | 330 |
| 11 | Iowa | $72,540 | +12% | $46,520 | $90,760 | 1,130 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $71,350 | +10% | $49,110 | $106,650 | 680 |
| 13 | Alaska | $70,990 | +9% | $46,880 | $101,550 | 230 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $70,650 | +9% | $43,200 | $99,360 | 760 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $68,030 | +5% | $45,900 | $99,010 | 410 |
| 16 | Maine | $67,540 | +4% | $49,660 | $87,290 | 290 |
| 17 | Virginia | $67,100 | +3% | $45,300 | $99,320 | 1,480 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $66,590 | +3% | $49,210 | $99,750 | 370 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $65,030 | 0% | $49,080 | $84,790 | 400 |
| 20 | Ohio | $64,730 | 0% | $45,970 | $94,890 | 1,790 |
| 21 | Utah | $64,490 | −1% | $40,650 | $95,140 | 630 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $64,480 | −1% | $45,760 | $88,610 | 300 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $64,410 | −1% | $52,000 | $81,860 | 120 |
| 24 | Indiana | $64,390 | −1% | $43,880 | $87,350 | 1,040 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $63,650 | −2% | $47,740 | $83,840 | 2,290 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $63,650 | −2% | $51,040 | $82,770 | 140 |
| 27 | Arizona | $63,560 | −2% | $43,990 | $99,160 | 1,050 |
| 28 | Florida | $63,410 | −2% | $42,760 | $97,160 | 4,030 |
| 29 | Idaho | $63,200 | −3% | $38,580 | $95,850 | 440 |
| 30 | Maryland | $62,760 | −3% | $46,370 | $87,100 | 620 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $62,440 | −4% | $47,380 | $86,240 | 710 |
| 32 | Delaware | $62,120 | −4% | $39,760 | $79,180 | 350 |
| 33 | Montana | $61,410 | −5% | $47,910 | $78,750 | 310 |
| 34 | Missouri | $61,350 | −6% | $43,060 | $82,640 | 1,300 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $60,880 | −6% | $47,120 | $78,340 | 460 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $60,050 | −8% | $42,130 | $86,790 | 400 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $59,710 | −8% | $49,230 | $75,200 | 1,860 |
| 38 | Kansas | $59,440 | −8% | $41,270 | $80,650 | 1,060 |
| 39 | Texas | $59,390 | −9% | $42,520 | $92,560 | 4,470 |
| 40 | Colorado | $59,050 | −9% | $46,450 | $84,550 | 1,820 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $58,700 | −10% | $44,940 | $81,740 | 2,760 |
| 42 | Michigan | $57,990 | −11% | $44,840 | $85,650 | 2,930 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $57,270 | −12% | $43,630 | $78,010 | 1,650 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $56,150 | −14% | $43,280 | $72,270 | 300 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $53,710 | −17% | $41,020 | $79,660 | 1,480 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $53,340 | −18% | $35,110 | $75,440 | 520 |
| 47 | Alabama | $52,750 | −19% | $35,610 | $79,240 | 1,800 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $51,750 | −20% | $34,620 | $77,910 | Not published |
| 49 | Georgia | $50,360 | −22% | $36,040 | $82,250 | 3,840 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $46,430 | −29% | $33,610 | $75,200 | 800 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary questions
Which state pays civil engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Oregon, with a median of $85,390 a year (+31% vs. the national median of $64,950). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays civil engineering technologists and technicians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $46,430 a year (−29% vs. national).
Where do most civil engineering technologists and technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,250, with a median of $83,490.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.