Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$64,950/yr
Typical range
$51,490 – $80,650
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians does
Support civil engineers by testing materials, conducting field surveys, and preparing reports on construction projects and infrastructure. They work on roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings, ensuring projects meet safety and design standards.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
- Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr
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