California Median
$83,490
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+29% vs US median
US median $64,950
State Rank
#2 of 50
7,250 employed here
How much do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians make in California?
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in California take home a median of $83,490 annually — roughly $40.14 an hour — which runs 29% above the national median of $64,950.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $54,690 while the top 10% make $111,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $65,610 and $101,790 a year.
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,690 | $26.29 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $65,610 | $31.54 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $83,490 | $40.14 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $101,790 | $48.94 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $111,150 | $53.44 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd out of 50 states and territories for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in other states
Oregon $85,390Washington $79,580Illinois $79,190Minnesota $78,690Nevada $74,810Vermont $74,100Wisconsin $73,970New York $73,790Connecticut $73,430Iowa $72,540Massachusetts $71,350Alaska $70,990New Jersey $70,650Louisiana $68,030Maine $67,540Virginia $67,100Nebraska $66,590North Dakota $65,030Ohio $64,730Utah $64,490New Hampshire $64,480Hawaii $64,410Indiana $64,390Pennsylvania $63,650Rhode Island $63,650Arizona $63,560Florida $63,410Idaho $63,200Maryland $62,760New Mexico $62,440Delaware $62,120Montana $61,410Missouri $61,350South Dakota $60,880Oklahoma $60,050Kentucky $59,710Kansas $59,440Texas $59,390Colorado $59,050North Carolina $58,700Michigan $57,990Tennessee $57,270Wyoming $56,150South Carolina $53,710West Virginia $53,340Alabama $52,750Arkansas $51,750Georgia $50,360Mississippi $46,430
Working as Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in California
Nationally, about 69,000 people work as Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in the United States. A certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($83,490) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians make in California?
The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in California is $83,490 per year, or about $40.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,690 at the entry level to $111,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians about 29% more than the national median of $64,950. California ranks 2nd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $83,490 a year. About 7,250 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.