Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $66,400 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.93
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $90,980
Employed locally 910
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $56,550
    50th (median)
    $66,400
    75th
    $74,750
    90th
    $90,980

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $71,090
    Midland, TX $69,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,350
    Longview, TX $62,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,500
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,270

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,070
    Civil Engineers $98,750
    Mechanical Engineers $104,410
    Electrical Engineers $104,380
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Dallas, TX is $31.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 3.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,550.