Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $62,500 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $42,340
90th percentile $99,320
Employed locally 1,170
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,340
    25th
    $48,610
    50th (median)
    $62,500
    75th
    $84,060
    90th
    $99,320

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Michigan $60,710

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,110
    Industrial Engineers $99,880
    Mechanical Engineers $98,880
    Engineers, All Other $131,120
    Electrical Engineers $106,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.6% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,340 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,610.