Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $76,610 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.83
10th percentile $57,630
90th percentile $103,090
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,630
    25th
    $57,630
    50th (median)
    $76,610
    75th
    $95,070
    90th
    $103,090

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 25% 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
    District of Columbia $105,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,540
    Corvallis, OR $90,480
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,170
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,260

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $143,210
    Mechanical Engineers $110,650
    Industrial Engineers $110,710
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $138,600
    Electrical Engineers $127,670
    Civil Engineers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Boulder, CO is $36.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Boulder, CO is 19.3% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $57,630 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,630.