Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $71,090 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.18
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $99,820
Employed locally 950
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $58,760
    50th (median)
    $71,090
    75th
    $84,540
    90th
    $99,820

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Bend, OR $90,480
    Corvallis, OR $90,480

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $69,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,350
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $66,400
    Longview, TX $62,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,500
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,270

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Austin, TX is $34.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 10.7% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,760.