Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $65,070 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $51,050
90th percentile $93,470
Employed locally 710
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,050
    25th
    $52,060
    50th (median)
    $65,070
    75th
    $76,320
    90th
    $93,470

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 36% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $104,710
    Mechanical Engineers $110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,180
    Electrical Engineers $110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,630
    Industrial Engineers $106,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Denver, CO is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 1.4% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,050 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,060.