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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Average base salary, Hawaii
$66,500 / year
$5,550 per month · $31.97 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Hawaii · median $66,500
25th percentile
$54,000
Average
$66,500
75th percentile
$75,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by state
Alabama$58,000
Alaska$78,000
Arizona$69,000
Arkansas$56,500
California$88,500
Colorado$66,000
Delaware$61,000
Florida$69,500
Georgia$57,500
Hawaii$66,500
Idaho$66,500
Illinois$85,000
Indiana$67,000
Iowa$73,500
Kansas$63,000
Kentucky$65,500
Louisiana$73,000
Maine$71,000
Maryland$68,500
Michigan$65,000
Minnesota$82,500
Missouri$65,500
Montana$64,000
Nebraska$73,000
Nevada$76,500
New Jersey$73,000
New Mexico$67,500
New York$75,500
Ohio$70,500
Oklahoma$67,000
Oregon$88,500
Tennessee$63,000
Texas$66,500
Utah$70,000
Vermont$76,500
Virginia$75,000
Washington$83,000
Wisconsin$74,000
Wyoming$59,500
About this role

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicianss do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

  • Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
  • Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  • Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  • Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.

Top skills: Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Mathematics Speaking Writing

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$46,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$53,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$67,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$83,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$102,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

36,310 workers

$71,000

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

35,380 workers

$71,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

27,990 workers

$72,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

15,050 workers

$66,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

12,870 workers

$79,000

Construction of Buildings

1,270 workers

$68,000

Nonresidential Building Construction

1,230 workers

$69,000

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

640 workers

$67,000

Utilities

460 workers

$81,500

Specialty Trade Contractors

430 workers

$67,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pays 34% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).

Careers related to Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians make?

The average base salary for a Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $71,500 per year, or about $34.38 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $53,500 and $83,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?

The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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