What are the main factors that influence a Civil Engineering Tech's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Civil Engineering Tech?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Civil Engineering Tech roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Civil Engineering Tech's salary?

A Civil Engineering Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $68,687 for beginners, reaching about $70,218 at mid-level, and approach $73,911 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Civil Engineering Tech?

Civil Engineering Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Civil Engineering Tech roles are District of Columbia $80,314, California $80,009, Massachusetts $78,943. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Civil Engineering Tech roles make?

Salaries for Civil Engineering Tech level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Civil Engineering: $248,373; Civil Engineering Director: $195,985; Civil Engineering Manager: $143,367; Professor - Civil Engineering: $140,719; Civil Engineering Technologist III: $98,806.

Civil Engineering Tech Salary in Virginia

How much does a Civil Engineering Tech make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil Engineering Tech in Virginia is $73,046 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Civil Engineering Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,944
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,748 to $79,274
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,015

10% $61,015

50% (Median) $73,046

90% $84,944

Civil Engineering Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,274	$6,606	$1,524	$38
Average	$73,046	$6,087	$1,405	$35
25th Percentile	$66,748	$5,562	$1,284	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Civil Engineering Tech Salaries

A Civil Engineering Tech'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Civil Engineering Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil Engineering Tech'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,687
Early Career (1-2 years): $69,197
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,218
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,748
Expert (over 8 years): $73,911

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Civil Engineering Tech	less than 1 year	$68,687
Early Career Level Civil Engineering Tech	1-2 years	$69,197
Mid-Level Level Civil Engineering Tech	2-4 years	$70,218
Senior-Level Level Civil Engineering Tech	5-8 years	$71,748
Expert Level Civil Engineering Tech	over 8 years	$73,911

How Do Civil Engineering Tech 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 Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,314.
California: $80,009.
Massachusetts: $78,943.

District of Columbia $80,314 California $80,009 Massachusetts $78,943 Washington $78,653 New Jersey $78,624 Alaska $78,522 Connecticut $77,521 New York $77,115

Hawaii $75,817 Rhode Island $75,207 Maryland $74,794 Minnesota $74,228 Colorado $74,011 Illinois $73,938 Oregon $73,662 Delaware $73,459

New Hampshire $73,332 Virginia $73,046 Pennsylvania $72,212 Nevada $71,791 North Dakota $71,653 Michigan $71,435 Wisconsin $71,356 Vermont $71,196

Texas $70,754 Maine $70,725 Arizona $70,681 Ohio $70,630 Georgia $69,963 Indiana $69,629 Wyoming $69,564 Utah $69,462

Iowa $69,419 Kansas $69,071 Louisiana $68,969 North Carolina $68,933 Missouri $68,918 Florida $68,635 Montana $68,483 Nebraska $68,338

Kentucky $68,258 South Carolina $67,968 Tennessee $67,787 Idaho $67,714 New Mexico $67,185 Oklahoma $67,069 Alabama $66,641 South Dakota $65,923

Arkansas $65,531 West Virginia $65,320 Mississippi $64,689

Top Paying Cities for Civil Engineering Tech

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:

Ivanhoe: $67,177
Lambsburg: $67,320
Laurel Fork: $67,396

Ivanhoe, VA $67,177

Lambsburg, VA $67,320

Laurel Fork, VA $67,396

Marion, VA $66,827

Max Meadows, VA $67,284

Meadowview, VA $66,225

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $66,762

Rocky Gap, VA $66,799

Ruther Glen, VA $70,463

Sealston, VA $72,286

Sharps, VA $70,154

Spotsylvania, VA $71,122

Sparta, VA $70,749

Stafford, VA $74,374

Stratford, VA $71,526

Tappahannock, VA $70,587

Thornburg, VA $71,356

Unionville, VA $70,198

Village, VA $70,499

Warsaw, VA $70,749

Weems, VA $69,361

Sandy Point, VA $70,841

White Stone, VA $69,168

Wicomico Church, VA $69,672

Woodford, VA $71,065

Zacata, VA $71,305

Winchester, VA $70,970

Bentonville, VA $70,361

Berryville, VA $71,993

Boyce, VA $72,125

Brucetown, VA $71,017

Chester Gap, VA $71,705

Clear Brook, VA $70,660

Cross Junction, VA $68,368

Fishers Hill, VA $69,351

Flint Hill, VA $71,316

Front Royal, VA $71,357

Gore, VA $68,751

Hume, VA $72,280

Huntly, VA $71,435

Strasburg, VA $69,080

Linden, VA $72,455

Markham, VA $72,439

Maurertown, VA $68,141

Middletown, VA $70,429

Millwood, VA $71,996

Rileyville, VA $69,573

Earlysville, VA $68,553

Esmont, VA $67,920

Faber, VA $67,618

Fishersville, VA $68,248

Free Union, VA $68,440

Gordonsville, VA $69,158

Greenwood, VA $68,165

Ivy, VA $68,583

Keene, VA $68,194

Keswick, VA $68,718

Locust Dale, VA $69,467

Lovingston, VA $66,893

Lyndhurst, VA $67,397

Montpelier Station, VA $69,174

Nellysford, VA $67,476

North Garden, VA $68,127

Orange, VA $69,851

Palmyra, VA $68,748

Piney River, VA $66,582

Quinque, VA $68,728

Roseland, VA $66,838

Ruckersville, VA $68,700

Schuyler, VA $67,681

Shipman, VA $66,883

Somerset, VA $69,177

Stanardsville, VA $68,500

Troy, VA $68,823

Tyro, VA $67,020

Waynesboro, VA $68,352

White Hall, VA $68,474

Woodberry Forest, VA $69,445

Achilles, VA $68,390

Amelia Court House, VA $69,659

Ark, VA $68,825

Arvonia, VA $68,214

Ashland, VA $70,337

Aylett, VA $70,371

Barhamsville, VA $69,357

Beaumont, VA $69,643

Beaverdam, VA $70,331

Bena, VA $68,370

Bohannon, VA $68,650

Bremo Bluff, VA $68,657

Bruington, VA $70,230

Bumpass, VA $70,225

Cardinal, VA $68,680

Cartersville, VA $69,225

Charles City, VA $69,791

Christchurch, VA $69,222

Church View, VA $69,382

Cobbs Creek, VA $68,871

Columbia, VA $69,045

Crozier, VA $70,107

Cumberland, VA $68,662

Deltaville, VA $68,928

Diggs, VA $68,677

Redwood, VA $66,837

Rich Creek, VA $67,064

Ridgeway, VA $67,531

Riner, VA $67,058

Ripplemead, VA $66,883

Rocky Mount, VA $66,897

Salem, VA $66,570

Sandy Level, VA $67,040

Shawsville, VA $66,776

Spencer, VA $67,515

Staffordsville, VA $67,179

Stanleytown, VA $67,642

Stuart, VA $67,497

Thaxton, VA $66,696

Troutville, VA $66,670

Union Hall, VA $66,908

Vesta, VA $67,412

Villamont, VA $66,662

Vinton, VA $66,538

Wirtz, VA $66,702

Woolwine, VA $67,365

Bristol, VA $64,896

Abingdon, VA $65,859

Andover, VA $65,663

Appalachia, VA $65,663

Bee, VA $66,474

Ben Hur, VA $65,935

Big Stone Gap, VA $65,077

Birchleaf, VA $66,540

Blackwater, VA $65,159

Castlewood, VA $65,349

Cleveland, VA $66,142

Clinchco, VA $66,481

Clintwood, VA $66,406

Coeburn, VA $65,772

Damascus, VA $66,375

Dante, VA $66,146

Davenport, VA $66,604

Dryden, VA $65,291

Duffield, VA $64,738

Dungannon, VA $64,974

East Stone Gap, VA $65,215

Ewing, VA $66,768

Fort Blackmore, VA $64,558

Gate City, VA $64,117

Haysi, VA $66,862

Hiltons, VA $64,269

Honaker, VA $66,512

Jonesville, VA $66,096

Keokee, VA $65,484

Lebanon, VA $65,886

Mc Clure, VA $66,159

Mendota, VA $64,916

Nickelsville, VA $64,644

Nora, VA $65,985

Norton, VA $65,733

Pennington Gap, VA $65,468

Pound, VA $66,005

Rosedale, VA $66,438

Rose Hill, VA $66,652

Saint Charles, VA $65,852

Saint Paul, VA $65,766

Weber City, VA $63,921

Whitetop, VA $66,635

Wise, VA $65,909

Pulaski, VA $67,350

Atkins, VA $66,781

Austinville, VA $67,321

Barren Springs, VA $67,378

Bastian, VA $66,791

Bland, VA $66,947

Broadford, VA $66,721

Cana, VA $67,424

Ceres, VA $66,727

Chilhowie, VA $66,704

Cripple Creek, VA $67,006

Crockett, VA $66,990

Draper, VA $67,294

Dugspur, VA $67,344

Elk Creek, VA $66,959

Emory, VA $66,516

Fancy Gap, VA $67,366

Fries, VA $67,184

Galax, VA $67,294

Glade Spring, VA $66,384

Rural Retreat, VA $66,905

Saltville, VA $66,734

Speedwell, VA $66,949

Sugar Grove, VA $66,797

Tannersville, VA $66,681

Troutdale, VA $66,750

Willis, VA $67,308

Woodlawn, VA $67,335

Wytheville, VA $67,146

Staunton, VA $68,269

Augusta Springs, VA $67,980

Bacova, VA $67,661

Blue Grass, VA $67,688

Brownsburg, VA $67,284

Buena Vista, VA $66,733

Churchville, VA $68,459

Clifton Forge, VA $67,433

Covington, VA $67,067

Craigsville, VA $67,988

Crimora, VA $68,530

Deerfield, VA $68,041

Doe Hill, VA $67,983

Fairfield, VA $67,185

Fort Defiance, VA $68,580

Glen Wilton, VA $67,177

Goshen, VA $67,695

Greenville, VA $67,653

Grottoes, VA $68,593

Head Waters, VA $68,096

Hot Springs, VA $67,473

Iron Gate, VA $67,548

Lexington, VA $67,303

Low Moor, VA $67,391

Mc Dowell, VA $68,010

Middlebrook, VA $67,670

Millboro, VA $67,723

Mint Spring, VA $68,010

Montebello, VA $67,053

Monterey, VA $67,814

Mount Sidney, VA $68,610

Mustoe, VA $67,927

New Hope, VA $68,570

Port Republic, VA $68,556

Raphine, VA $67,365

Rockbridge Baths, VA $67,432

Selma, VA $67,457

Steeles Tavern, VA $67,504

Stuarts Draft, VA $67,756

Swoope, VA $68,149

Verona, VA $68,611

Vesuvius, VA $66,903

Warm Springs, VA $67,682

West Augusta, VA $68,189

Weyers Cave, VA $68,627

Williamsville, VA $68,048

Lynchburg, VA $65,734

Altavista, VA $66,358

Alton, VA $67,808

Amherst, VA $66,181

Appomattox, VA $66,300

Bedford, VA $66,704

Big Island, VA $66,339

Blairs, VA $67,792

Brookneal, VA $66,620

Buffalo Junction, VA $68,023

Callands, VA $67,464

Chatham, VA $67,519

Clifford, VA $66,282

Clover, VA $67,642

Cluster Springs, VA $68,019

Coleman Falls, VA $66,006

Concord, VA $65,825

Crystal Hill, VA $67,538

Danville, VA $67,846

Hillsville, VA $67,424

Carson, VA $70,022

Hiwassee, VA $67,203

Independence, VA $66,969

Annandale, VA $79,683

Burke, VA $78,937

Dumfries, VA $76,626

Dunn Loring, VA $79,785

Fairfax, VA $78,593

Fairfax Station, VA $78,380

Falls Church, VA $79,855

Fort Belvoir, VA $78,889

Great Falls, VA $78,596

Greenway, VA $79,853

Lorton, VA $78,444

Merrifield, VA $79,602

Mc Lean, VA $79,846

West Mclean, VA $79,853

Mount Vernon, VA $79,185

Newington, VA $79,003

Dry Fork, VA $67,661

Brooke, VA $73,834

Evington, VA $66,099

Forest, VA $65,970

Gladstone, VA $66,357

Gladys, VA $66,358

Glasgow, VA $66,783

Goode, VA $66,188

Gretna, VA $67,038

Halifax, VA $67,788

Howardsville, VA $67,679

Hurt, VA $66,663

Java, VA $67,441

Ararat, VA $67,407

Axton, VA $67,616

Bassett, VA $67,567

Belspring, VA $67,216

Bent Mountain, VA $66,646

Blacksburg, VA $66,899

Blue Ridge, VA $66,623

Boones Mill, VA $66,599

Buchanan, VA $66,848

Callaway, VA $66,773

Christiansburg, VA $66,905

Cascade, VA $67,557

Catawba, VA $66,734

Check, VA $66,876

Claudville, VA $67,367

Cloverdale, VA $66,499

Collinsville, VA $67,791

Copper Hill, VA $66,788

Critz, VA $67,476

Daleville, VA $66,567

Dublin, VA $67,251

Eagle Rock, VA $67,041

Eggleston, VA $67,117

Elliston, VA $66,720

Ferrum, VA $67,146

Fieldale, VA $67,695

Fincastle, VA $66,775

Floyd, VA $67,151

Glade Hill, VA $66,852

Glen Lyn, VA $66,903

Goodview, VA $66,616

Hardy, VA $66,588

Henry, VA $67,247

Huddleston, VA $66,836

Keeling, VA $67,724

Chester, VA $70,351

Chesterfield, VA $70,309

Church Road, VA $70,078

Colonial Heights, VA $70,380

Courtland, VA $68,688

Dendron, VA $68,894

Dewitt, VA $69,853

Dinwiddie, VA $70,043

Disputanta, VA $70,101

Dolphin, VA $69,085

Drewryville, VA $68,538

Ebony, VA $68,065

Elberon, VA $68,611

Emporia, VA $68,693

Ford, VA $69,914

Franklin, VA $68,477

Freeman, VA $69,070

Gasburg, VA $68,212

Hopewell, VA $70,235

Ivor, VA $68,588

Jarratt, VA $69,286

Lawrenceville, VA $68,829

Mc Kenney, VA $69,670

Meredithville, VA $68,730

Newsoms, VA $68,251

Prince George, VA $70,301

Rawlings, VA $69,401

Sedley, VA $68,781

Skippers, VA $68,419

Spring Grove, VA $69,267

Stony Creek, VA $69,666

Surry, VA $68,443

Sussex, VA $69,510

Sutherland, VA $70,242

Valentines, VA $68,276

Wakefield, VA $68,868

Warfield, VA $69,458

Waverly, VA $69,410

White Plains, VA $68,238

Wilsons, VA $69,707

Yale, VA $69,228

Zuni, VA $68,561

Claremont, VA $69,360

Farmville, VA $68,060

Baskerville, VA $67,948

Indian Valley, VA $67,249

Mc Coy, VA $67,103

Martinsville, VA $67,679

Meadows Of Dan, VA $67,429

Moneta, VA $66,726

Montvale, VA $66,726

Narrows, VA $67,104

Newbern, VA $67,163

New Castle, VA $66,778

Newport, VA $66,931

New River, VA $67,348

Oriskany, VA $66,908

Paint Bank, VA $66,803

Parrott, VA $67,135

Patrick Springs, VA $67,552

Pearisburg, VA $67,171

Pembroke, VA $67,169

Penhook, VA $67,074

Pilot, VA $66,929

Pittsville, VA $67,041

Radford, VA $67,272

Long Island, VA $66,610

Lowry, VA $66,314

Lynch Station, VA $66,617

Madison Heights, VA $65,735

Monroe, VA $66,063

Naruna, VA $66,409

Nathalie, VA $67,212

Natural Bridge, VA $66,994

Natural Bridge Station, VA $66,705

Nelson, VA $68,123

Norwood, VA $66,612

Ringgold, VA $67,749

Rustburg, VA $65,887

Scottsburg, VA $67,880

Scottsville, VA $68,247

South Boston, VA $67,940

Spout Spring, VA $66,008

Sutherlin, VA $67,755

Sweet Briar, VA $65,930

Vernon Hill, VA $67,675

Virgilina, VA $67,961

Wingina, VA $67,006

Amonate, VA $66,858

Bandy, VA $66,711

Big Rock, VA $67,074

Bishop, VA $66,718

Bluefield, VA $66,924

Boissevain, VA $66,760

Breaks, VA $66,964

Burkes Garden, VA $66,786

Cedar Bluff, VA $66,884

Doran, VA $67,159

Falls Mills, VA $66,760

Grundy, VA $67,186

Horsepen, VA $66,744

Hurley, VA $66,841

Jewell Ridge, VA $66,884

Keen Mountain, VA $67,145

Mavisdale, VA $66,890

Maxie, VA $67,087

North Tazewell, VA $66,874

Oakwood, VA $67,183

Pilgrims Knob, VA $67,000

Pocahontas, VA $66,781

Pounding Mill, VA $66,977

Raven, VA $67,127

Red Ash, VA $67,189

Richlands, VA $67,151

Rowe, VA $66,915

Shortt Gap, VA $67,064

Swords Creek, VA $66,895

Tazewell, VA $66,768

Vansant, VA $66,897

Whitewood, VA $66,905

Wolford, VA $66,916

Boydton, VA $68,094

Bracey, VA $68,268

Brodnax, VA $68,531

Buckingham, VA $67,331

Burkeville, VA $68,373

Charlotte Court House, VA $67,394

Chase City, VA $67,743

Clarksville, VA $68,214

Crewe, VA $68,809

Cullen, VA $67,193

Dillwyn, VA $68,003

Drakes Branch, VA $67,735

Dundas, VA $68,743

Evergreen, VA $66,364

Fort Mitchell, VA $67,735

Green Bay, VA $67,996

Hampden Sydney, VA $68,163

Kenbridge, VA $68,375

Keysville, VA $67,729

La Crosse, VA $68,163

Lunenburg, VA $67,857

Meherrin, VA $67,864

Nottoway, VA $68,704

Pamplin, VA $66,968

Phenix, VA $66,665

Prospect, VA $67,389

Randolph, VA $67,503

Red House, VA $66,470

Red Oak, VA $67,830

Rice, VA $68,460

Saxe, VA $67,683

Skipwith, VA $67,877

South Hill, VA $68,138

Victoria, VA $68,096

Wylliesburg, VA $67,769

Roanoke, VA $66,452

Wachapreague, VA $69,000

Wardtown, VA $68,865

Wattsville, VA $69,064

Willis Wharf, VA $68,979

Windsor, VA $68,392

Withams, VA $69,010

Norfolk, VA $68,041

Newport News, VA $68,193

Fort Eustis, VA $68,220

Hampton, VA $68,235

Fort Monroe, VA $68,197

Poquoson, VA $68,213

Yorktown, VA $68,293

Lackey, VA $68,321

Seaford, VA $68,238

Portsmouth, VA $68,060

Fort Lee, VA $70,376

Petersburg, VA $70,376

Virginia State University, VA $70,376

Alberta, VA $68,986

Ammon, VA $69,910

Blackstone, VA $69,319

Boykins, VA $68,332

Branchville, VA $68,170

Capron, VA $68,669

Round Hill, VA $73,781

Catharpin, VA $76,546

Delaplane, VA $73,009

Ashburn, VA $76,863

Chantilly, VA $77,672

Gainesville, VA $75,923

Hamilton, VA $74,776

Lincoln, VA $74,703

Sterling, VA $77,798

Haymarket, VA $75,850

Herndon, VA $78,084

Leesburg, VA $75,655

Lovettsville, VA $73,979

Nokesville, VA $76,016

Upperville, VA $73,251

Warrenton, VA $73,517

Reston, VA $78,533

Waterford, VA $74,652

The Plains, VA $74,863

Doswell, VA $70,361

Dutton, VA $68,857

Fork Union, VA $68,868

Foster, VA $68,635

Glen Allen, VA $70,520

Gloucester, VA $68,783

Gloucester Point, VA $68,367

Goochland, VA $69,750

Grimstead, VA $68,807

Gum Spring, VA $69,750

Gwynn, VA $68,807

Hadensville, VA $69,642

Hallieford, VA $68,786

Hanover, VA $70,375

Hardyville, VA $68,991

Hartfield, VA $69,015

Hayes, VA $68,411

Henrico, VA $70,572

Hudgins, VA $68,754

Jamaica, VA $69,613

Jamestown, VA $68,567

Jetersville, VA $68,860

Kents Store, VA $69,023

King And Queen Court House, VA $69,718

King William, VA $70,079

Lanexa, VA $69,610

Lightfoot, VA $68,904

Little Plymouth, VA $69,630

Locust Hill, VA $69,222

Louisa, VA $69,739

Macon, VA $69,819

Maidens, VA $70,017

Manakin Sabot, VA $70,246

Mannboro, VA $69,789

Manquin, VA $70,284

Maryus, VA $68,376

Mascot, VA $69,425

Mathews, VA $68,675

Burgess, VA $69,866

Accomac, VA $68,945

Assawoman, VA $68,973

Atlantic, VA $69,066

Battery Park, VA $68,202

Belle Haven, VA $68,905

Birdsnest, VA $68,775

Bloxom, VA $69,051

Cape Charles, VA $68,681

Capeville, VA $68,695

Carrollton, VA $68,194

Carrsville, VA $68,506

Cheriton, VA $68,688

Chesapeake, VA $68,220

Chincoteague Island, VA $69,110

Wallops Island, VA $69,059

Craddockville, VA $68,916

Davis Wharf, VA $68,902

Eastville, VA $68,714

Exmore, VA $68,876

Franktown, VA $68,799

Greenbackville, VA $69,267

Greenbush, VA $69,069

Hacksneck, VA $68,877

Hallwood, VA $69,032

Harborton, VA $69,046

Horntown, VA $69,150

Oak Hall, VA $69,008

Isle Of Wight, VA $68,347

Jamesville, VA $68,838

Jenkins Bridge, VA $69,043

Keller, VA $68,960

Locustville, VA $68,958

Machipongo, VA $68,765

Mappsville, VA $69,017

Marionville, VA $68,764

Mears, VA $68,981

Melfa, VA $68,969

Modest Town, VA $69,148

Nassawadox, VA $68,836

Nelsonia, VA $69,153

New Church, VA $69,127

Onancock, VA $69,027

Onley, VA $68,951

Oyster, VA $68,704

Painter, VA $68,918

Parksley, VA $69,065

Pungoteague, VA $68,947

Quinby, VA $68,766

Rescue, VA $68,199

Sanford, VA $69,139

Saxis, VA $69,150

Seaview, VA $68,689

Smithfield, VA $68,273

Suffolk, VA $68,242

Tangier, VA $69,321

Tasley, VA $69,099

Temperanceville, VA $69,032

Townsend, VA $68,703

Virginia Beach, VA $69,129

Dulles, VA $78,555

Aldie, VA $76,076

Amissville, VA $72,374

Arcola, VA $76,838

Manassas, VA $76,964

Marshall, VA $73,436

Middleburg, VA $74,786

Catlett, VA $75,137

Centreville, VA $77,275

Clifton, VA $77,926

Orlean, VA $72,774

Paeonian Springs, VA $75,134

Paris, VA $72,774

Philomont, VA $74,565

Purcellville, VA $74,012

Bluemont, VA $73,022

Bristow, VA $76,367

Broad Run, VA $75,009

Calverton, VA $74,838

Casanova, VA $74,964

Rectortown, VA $73,345

Mechanicsville, VA $70,430

Midlothian, VA $70,323

Millers Tavern, VA $70,422

Mineral, VA $70,169

Moon, VA $68,705

Moseley, VA $70,089

New Canton, VA $68,571

New Kent, VA $70,045

New Point, VA $68,532

Newtown, VA $70,638

Norge, VA $69,005

North, VA $68,765

Oilville, VA $70,106

Onemo, VA $68,619

Ordinary, VA $68,469

Port Haywood, VA $68,522

Powhatan, VA $69,874

Providence Forge, VA $69,924

Quinton, VA $70,283

Rockville, VA $70,185

Ruthville, VA $69,780

Saint Stephens Church, VA $70,413

Saluda, VA $69,248

Sandston, VA $70,446

Sandy Hook, VA $69,737

Schley, VA $68,632

Severn, VA $68,413

Shacklefords, VA $69,285

State Farm, VA $70,050

Stevensville, VA $69,883

Studley, VA $70,425

Susan, VA $68,550

Toano, VA $69,222

Topping, VA $69,160

Trevilians, VA $69,695

Richmond, VA $70,591

Urbanna, VA $69,489

Wake, VA $69,055

Walkerton, VA $69,982

Ware Neck, VA $68,659

Water View, VA $69,475

West Point, VA $69,713

White Marsh, VA $68,546

Wicomico, VA $68,424

Williamsburg, VA $68,543

Woods Cross Roads, VA $68,791

Montpelier, VA $70,080

Oakton, VA $78,776

Occoquan, VA $78,195

Quantico, VA $75,596

Springfield, VA $79,476

Triangle, VA $76,143

Vienna, VA $79,476

Woodbridge, VA $77,630

Arlington, VA $79,876

Fort Myer, VA $79,877

Mattaponi, VA $69,454

Dhs, VA $79,877

Fort Valley, VA $69,056

Star Tannery, VA $68,381

Stephens City, VA $70,996

Stephenson, VA $71,043

Toms Brook, VA $69,018

White Post, VA $71,607

Woodstock, VA $68,448

Culpeper, VA $70,708

Aroda, VA $68,976

Banco, VA $69,210

Bealeton, VA $73,204

Boston, VA $70,521

Brandy Station, VA $71,948

Brightwood, VA $69,562

Castleton, VA $71,296

Elkwood, VA $71,853

Etlan, VA $69,401

Goldvein, VA $73,527

Graves Mill, VA $68,882

Haywood, VA $69,544

Hood, VA $68,448

Jeffersonton, VA $72,750

Leon, VA $69,856

Lignum, VA $71,438

Madison, VA $68,876

Midland, VA $73,933

Mitchells, VA $70,144

Oakpark, VA $69,313

Pratts, VA $68,868

Radiant, VA $69,124

Rapidan, VA $69,747

Remington, VA $72,622

Reva, VA $69,932

Richardsville, VA $72,035

Rixeyville, VA $71,848

Rochelle, VA $68,847

Somerville, VA $74,074

Sperryville, VA $69,864

Stevensburg, VA $71,581

Sumerduck, VA $72,642

Syria, VA $68,616

Viewtown, VA $71,895

Washington, VA $71,090

Wolftown, VA $68,453

Woodville, VA $70,554

Harrisonburg, VA $68,733

Basye, VA $68,184

Bergton, VA $67,973

Bridgewater, VA $68,604

Broadway, VA $68,392

Criders, VA $68,095

Dayton, VA $68,369

Edinburg, VA $68,300

Elkton, VA $68,506

Alexandria, VA $79,867

Fredericksburg, VA $72,366

Bowling Green, VA $70,962

Burr Hill, VA $70,970

Callao, VA $70,562

Caret, VA $71,404

Center Cross, VA $70,188

Champlain, VA $71,240

Coles Point, VA $71,507

Colonial Beach, VA $71,909

Corbin, VA $71,464

Dahlgren, VA $74,267

Dogue, VA $71,861

Dunnsville, VA $70,441

Edwardsville, VA $69,956

Farnham, VA $70,163

Garrisonville, VA $74,877

Hague, VA $70,990

Hartwood, VA $72,575

Haynesville, VA $70,931

Heathsville, VA $69,891

Hustle, VA $71,283

Irvington, VA $69,331

Jersey, VA $71,960

Kilmarnock, VA $69,390

King George, VA $73,083

Kinsale, VA $70,853

Ladysmith, VA $70,552

Lancaster, VA $69,560

Laneview, VA $69,729

Lively, VA $69,624

Locust Grove, VA $70,991

Loretto, VA $71,296

Lottsburg, VA $70,430

Merry Point, VA $69,451

Milford, VA $70,701

Mollusk, VA $69,475

Montross, VA $71,454

Morattico, VA $69,837

Mount Holly, VA $71,216

Ninde, VA $73,245

Nuttsville, VA $69,768

Oldhams, VA $70,796

Ophelia, VA $69,903

Partlow, VA $71,164

Port Royal, VA $71,278

Rappahannock Academy, VA $71,292

Reedville, VA $69,850

Rhoadesville, VA $70,321

Rollins Fork, VA $71,906

Fulks Run, VA $68,222

Hinton, VA $68,159

Keezletown, VA $68,491

Lacey Spring, VA $68,525

Linville, VA $68,490

Luray, VA $68,709

Mc Gaheysville, VA $68,570

Mount Crawford, VA $68,572

Mount Jackson, VA $68,348

Mount Solon, VA $68,358

New Market, VA $68,506

Orkney Springs, VA $68,201

Penn Laird, VA $68,601

Quicksburg, VA $68,416

Pleasant Valley, VA $68,564

Shenandoah, VA $68,530

Singers Glen, VA $68,485

Stanley, VA $68,535

Timberville, VA $68,518

Charlottesville, VA $68,641

Afton, VA $67,880

Arrington, VA $66,530

Barboursville, VA $68,907

Batesville, VA $68,477

Covesville, VA $67,886

Crozet, VA $68,510

Dyke, VA $68,476

Ruby, VA $74,519

Civil Engineering Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Civil Engineering Tech roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Civil Engineering Tech positions in Retail & Wholesale or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Civil Engineering Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Civil Engineering Tech

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$94,959	$46.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$91,307	$44.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$87,655	$42.0	20%

Civil Engineering Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil Engineering Tech'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.

$66,748

Average $73,046/year

$79,274

$5,562

Average $6,087/month

$6,606

$1,284

Average $1,405/week

$1,524

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,274	$6,606	$1,524	$38
Average	$73,046	$6,087	$1,405	$35
25th Percentile	$66,748	$5,562	$1,284	$32

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