Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $44,200 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $36,040
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 50
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,040
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $44,200
    75th
    $49,580
    90th
    $58,500

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $105,820
    Napa, CA $95,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,540
    Corvallis, OR $90,480
    Bend, OR $90,480

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $75,450
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,080
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,080
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $64,690
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,030
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $62,500

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,140
    Civil Engineers $74,510
    Mechanical Engineers $103,040
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,860
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,670
    Electrical Engineers $104,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Athens, GA is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.13 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 31.2% below the national median of $64,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Athens?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,040 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.