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 $66,948 for beginners, reaching about $68,440 at mid-level, and approach $72,039 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 Vermont

How much does a Civil Engineering Tech make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil Engineering Tech in Vermont is $71,196 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,793
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,058 to $77,266
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,470

10% $59,470

50% (Median) $71,196

90% $82,793

Civil Engineering Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,266	$6,439	$1,486	$37
Average	$71,196	$5,933	$1,369	$34
25th Percentile	$65,058	$5,422	$1,251	$31

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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): $66,948
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,445
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,440
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,931
Expert (over 8 years): $72,039

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Civil Engineering Tech	less than 1 year	$66,948
Early Career Level Civil Engineering Tech	1-2 years	$67,445
Mid-Level Level Civil Engineering Tech	2-4 years	$68,440
Senior-Level Level Civil Engineering Tech	5-8 years	$69,931
Expert Level Civil Engineering Tech	over 8 years	$72,039

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:

Adamant: $72,875
Barre: $72,985
Cabot: $72,825

Adamant, VT $72,875

Barre, VT $72,985

Cabot, VT $72,825

Calais, VT $72,888

East Barre, VT $72,874

East Calais, VT $72,875

East Montpelier, VT $72,924

Eden, VT $72,827

Eden Mills, VT $72,761

Graniteville, VT $72,980

Hyde Park, VT $72,935

Johnson, VT $73,027

Lake Elmore, VT $72,854

Marshfield, VT $72,837

Moretown, VT $73,032

Morrisville, VT $73,023

Moscow, VT $73,060

Northfield, VT $72,943

Northfield Falls, VT $73,284

North Hyde Park, VT $72,930

North Montpelier, VT $72,856

Plainfield, VT $72,846

Roxbury, VT $72,723

South Barre, VT $73,070

Waterbury, VT $73,053

Stowe, VT $73,063

Waitsfield, VT $73,023

Warren, VT $72,886

Washington, VT $72,744

Waterbury Center, VT $73,051

Websterville, VT $72,969

Williamstown, VT $72,884

Wolcott, VT $72,844

Woodbury, VT $72,772

Worcester, VT $72,845

Rutland, VT $72,843

Belmont, VT $72,618

Benson, VT $72,617

Bomoseen, VT $72,732

Brandon, VT $72,785

Bridport, VT $72,793

Castleton, VT $72,745

Center Rutland, VT $72,796

Chittenden, VT $72,628

Cuttingsville, VT $72,603

Danby, VT $72,727

East Middlebury, VT $72,833

East Poultney, VT $72,735

East Wallingford, VT $72,656

Fair Haven, VT $72,682

Florence, VT $72,656

Forest Dale, VT $72,788

Gaysville, VT $72,326

Granville, VT $72,668

Hancock, VT $72,656

Hydeville, VT $72,740

Killington, VT $72,648

Middlebury, VT $72,946

Middletown Springs, VT $72,695

Mount Holly, VT $72,628

North Clarendon, VT $72,735

Orwell, VT $72,727

Pawlet, VT $72,753

Pittsfield, VT $72,690

Pittsford, VT $72,760

Poultney, VT $72,746

Proctor, VT $72,827

Ripton, VT $72,743

Rochester, VT $72,705

Rupert, VT $72,698

Salisbury, VT $72,814

Shoreham, VT $72,752

Stockbridge, VT $72,623

Wallingford, VT $72,662

Wells, VT $72,756

West Pawlet, VT $72,780

West Rupert, VT $72,763

West Rutland, VT $72,719

Whiting, VT $72,755

Saint Johnsbury, VT $72,833

Albany, VT $72,791

Barnet, VT $72,756

Barton, VT $72,783

Beebe Plain, VT $72,805

Concord, VT $72,687

Coventry, VT $72,890

Craftsbury, VT $72,812

Craftsbury Common, VT $72,816

Danville, VT $72,772

Derby, VT $72,805

Derby Line, VT $72,751

East Burke, VT $72,748

East Charleston, VT $72,756

East Hardwick, VT $72,795

East Haven, VT $72,590

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $72,832

Glover, VT $72,761

Granby, VT $72,500

Greensboro, VT $72,737

Greensboro Bend, VT $72,783

Hardwick, VT $72,864

Irasburg, VT $72,765

Island Pond, VT $72,646

Lowell, VT $72,740

Lower Waterford, VT $72,824

Lyndon, VT $72,811

Lyndon Center, VT $72,893

Lyndonville, VT $72,814

Morgan, VT $72,682

Newport, VT $72,848

Newport Center, VT $72,756

North Concord, VT $72,566

North Troy, VT $72,766

Orleans, VT $72,738

Passumpsic, VT $72,838

Peacham, VT $72,691

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $72,840

Sheffield, VT $72,711

Sutton, VT $72,705

Troy, VT $72,773

West Burke, VT $72,753

West Charleston, VT $72,719

West Danville, VT $72,776

Westfield, VT $72,718

West Glover, VT $72,768

Averill, VT $72,344

Beecher Falls, VT $72,814

Canaan, VT $72,632

Gilman, VT $72,952

Guildhall, VT $72,537

Lunenburg, VT $72,695

Norton, VT $72,489

North Bennington, VT $73,299

North Pownal, VT $73,447

Pownal, VT $73,488

White River Junction, VT $72,824

Ascutney, VT $72,858

Barnard, VT $72,658

Bethel, VT $72,703

Bradford, VT $72,780

Bridgewater, VT $72,733

Bridgewater Corners, VT $72,589

Brookfield, VT $72,774

Brownsville, VT $72,735

Chelsea, VT $72,732

Corinth, VT $72,713

East Corinth, VT $72,743

East Randolph, VT $72,757

East Ryegate, VT $72,694

East Thetford, VT $72,784

Fairlee, VT $72,706

Groton, VT $72,725

Hartford, VT $73,013

Hartland, VT $72,758

Hartland Four Corners, VT $72,755

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $72,942

Newbury, VT $72,716

North Hartland, VT $72,809

North Pomfret, VT $72,685

North Thetford, VT $72,782

Norwich, VT $72,768

Plymouth, VT $72,537

Post Mills, VT $72,766

Quechee, VT $72,842

Randolph, VT $72,829

Randolph Center, VT $72,792

Reading, VT $72,597

Sharon, VT $72,702

South Pomfret, VT $72,632

South Royalton, VT $72,723

South Ryegate, VT $72,737

South Strafford, VT $72,719

South Woodstock, VT $72,615

Strafford, VT $72,656

Taftsville, VT $72,848

Thetford, VT $72,784

Thetford Center, VT $72,708

Topsham, VT $72,686

Tunbridge, VT $72,700

Vershire, VT $72,666

Wells River, VT $72,743

West Fairlee, VT $72,876

West Hartford, VT $72,686

West Newbury, VT $72,714

West Topsham, VT $72,744

Wilder, VT $73,017

Windsor, VT $72,788

Woodstock, VT $72,698

Bellows Falls, VT $72,964

Cambridgeport, VT $72,880

Cavendish, VT $72,638

Chester, VT $72,711

Chester Depot, VT $72,685

Grafton, VT $72,656

Londonderry, VT $72,786

Ludlow, VT $72,676

North Springfield, VT $72,930

Perkinsville, VT $72,732

Peru, VT $72,710

Proctorsville, VT $72,650

Saxtons River, VT $72,949

South Londonderry, VT $72,831

Springfield, VT $72,894

Westminster, VT $72,963

Westminster Station, VT $72,968

Weston, VT $72,635

Shaftsbury, VT $73,212

Brattleboro, VT $73,113

Bondville, VT $72,810

East Dover, VT $72,958

Jacksonville, VT $73,142

Jamaica, VT $72,811

Marlboro, VT $73,474

Newfane, VT $72,910

Putney, VT $72,895

Readsboro, VT $73,483

South Newfane, VT $72,936

Stamford, VT $73,430

Townshend, VT $72,844

Vernon, VT $73,336

Wardsboro, VT $72,897

West Dover, VT $73,017

West Dummerston, VT $72,928

West Halifax, VT $73,041

West Townshend, VT $72,746

West Wardsboro, VT $72,748

Whitingham, VT $73,115

Williamsville, VT $72,928

Wilmington, VT $73,071

Burlington, VT $73,271

South Burlington, VT $73,266

Winooski, VT $73,271

Colchester, VT $73,271

Alburgh, VT $72,905

Bakersfield, VT $73,013

Belvidere Center, VT $72,748

Bristol, VT $73,028

Cambridge, VT $73,115

Charlotte, VT $73,171

East Berkshire, VT $72,943

East Fairfield, VT $73,052

Enosburg Falls, VT $72,850

Essex, VT $73,215

Essex Junction, VT $73,220

Fairfax, VT $73,120

Fairfield, VT $73,050

Ferrisburgh, VT $73,090

Franklin, VT $72,854

Grand Isle, VT $73,128

Highgate Center, VT $72,916

Highgate Springs, VT $72,953

Hinesburg, VT $73,170

Huntington, VT $73,115

Isle La Motte, VT $72,996

Jeffersonville, VT $73,066

Jericho, VT $73,154

Jonesville, VT $73,169

Milton, VT $73,189

Monkton, VT $73,111

Montgomery, VT $72,850

Montgomery Center, VT $72,761

New Haven, VT $73,020

North Ferrisburgh, VT $73,123

North Hero, VT $73,050

Richford, VT $72,838

Richmond, VT $73,162

Saint Albans, VT $73,083

Saint Albans Bay, VT $73,073

Shelburne, VT $73,238

Sheldon, VT $72,996

Sheldon Springs, VT $73,175

South Hero, VT $73,194

Starksboro, VT $73,071

Swanton, VT $72,983

Underhill, VT $73,137

Underhill Center, VT $73,139

Vergennes, VT $72,997

Waterville, VT $73,022

Westford, VT $73,173

Williston, VT $73,229

Montpelier, VT $72,973

Bennington, VT $73,353

Arlington, VT $73,094

Dorset, VT $72,810

East Arlington, VT $72,782

East Dorset, VT $72,811

Manchester, VT $73,008

Manchester Center, VT $72,960

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	$92,555	$44.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$88,995	$43.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$85,435	$41.0	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.

$65,058

Average $71,196/year

$77,266

$5,422

Average $5,933/month

$6,439

$1,251

Average $1,369/week

$1,486

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,266	$6,439	$1,486	$37
Average	$71,196	$5,933	$1,369	$34
25th Percentile	$65,058	$5,422	$1,251	$31

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