Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $65,370 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $43,430
90th percentile $87,920
Employed locally 120
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,430
    25th
    $63,400
    50th (median)
    $65,370
    75th
    $81,160
    90th
    $87,920

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 15% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,060
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $87,350
    California $81,240
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,790
    Dubuque, IA $76,540

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $82,890
    Industrial Engineers $102,030
    Civil Engineers $92,460
    Electrical Engineers $103,790
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,150
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1.8% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,430 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,400.