Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in California
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $83,490 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($64,950)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,250
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,690; the top 10% earn over $111,150. Nationally the range is $44,220 to $98,980.
States ranked near California
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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in California
How much do civil engineering technologists and technicians make in California?
The median is $83,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,690 and the top 10% earn over $111,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for civil engineering technologists and technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+29% vs. the national median of $64,950). Living costs are not included.