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Hourly Wage for Civil Engineering Technician I Salary in the United States

How much does a Civil Engineering Technician I make hourly?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Civil Engineering Technician I in the United States is $26, which translates to an annual salary of about $53,956.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $31 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $23 to $28 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21 per hour
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Civil Engineering Technician I Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $59,275 $4,940 $1,140 $28
Average $53,956 $4,496 $1,038 $26
25th Percentile $48,425 $4,035 $931 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Civil Engineering Technician I Salaries

A Civil Engineering Technician I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Civil Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil Engineering Technician I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Civil Engineering Technician I (0-1 years): $53,956
  • Civil Engineering Technician II (1-3 years): $59,498
  • Civil Engineering Technician III (3-5 years): $73,160
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Civil Engineering Technician I0-1 years$53,956
Civil Engineering Technician II1-3 years$59,498
Civil Engineering Technician III3-5 years$73,160
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How Do Civil Engineering Technician I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Civil Engineering Technician Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $59,740.
  • California: $59,513.
  • Massachusetts: $58,720.

Top Paying Cities for Civil Engineering Technician Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $68,055
  • San Francisco: $67,386
  • Oakland: $65,891

What Skills Can Increase a Civil Engineering Technician I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Consulting (Mentioned in 6.14% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
  • CAD (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
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Consulting 6.14%
CAD 2.48%
First Aid 1.78%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Civil Engineering Technician I's salary.
  • Project Design: Can increase your salary by up to 68%.
  • Engineering Services: Can increase your salary by up to 63%.
  • Design Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 55%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Design
 $90,646
68%
Engineering Services
 $87,948
63%
Design Engineering
 $83,632
55%
Leadership
 $73,920
37%
Initiative
 $72,301
34%
Networking
 $71,761
33%
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How Education impacts a Civil Engineering Technician I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Civil Engineering Technician Is enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Civil Engineering Technician I with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $48,503 and $54,841).

Civil Engineering Technician I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Civil Engineering Technician I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 9.6%
High School 9.6%
Associates 30.1%
Bachelors 54.8%
Masters 4.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Civil Engineering Technician I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil Engineering Technician I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$48,425
Average $53,956/year
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Average $4,496/month
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$931
Average $1,038/week
$1,140
$23
Average $26/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $59,275 $4,940 $1,140 $28
Average $53,956 $4,496 $1,038 $26
25th Percentile $48,425 $4,035 $931 $23

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FAQ about Civil Engineering Technician I

1. What are the responsibilities of Civil Engineering Technician I?

Assists civil engineers in the planning, designing, and building of infrastructure and development projects. Helps engineers in the planning of construction projects such as airports, bridges, channels, dams, railroads, and roads. Estimates workload to establish project deadlines and helps prepare proposals and cost estimates. May be responsible for recommending maintenance, repair, and preparing reports for review by an engineer. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

2. What are the skills of Civil Engineering Technician I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Consulting: Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.

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CAD: Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer

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First Aid: First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.

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