Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $69,940 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.63
10th percentile $50,570
90th percentile $98,810
Employed locally 50
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,570
    25th
    $56,710
    50th (median)
    $69,940
    75th
    $85,330
    90th
    $98,810

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 108% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 8% above 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $82,660
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,480
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,440
    Springfield, IL $77,120
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,590

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $93,420
    Civil Engineers $94,990
    Mechanical Engineers $96,000
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,480
    Electrical Engineers $92,130
    Engineers, All Other $81,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Champaign, IL is $33.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 8.9% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,570 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,710.