Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Illinois
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $79,190 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($64,950)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,190
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,130; the top 10% earn over $119,990. Nationally the range is $44,220 to $98,980.
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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do civil engineering technologists and technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $79,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,130 and the top 10% earn over $119,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for civil engineering technologists and technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+22% vs. the national median of $64,950). Living costs are not included.