Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $64,530 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.02
10th percentile $44,840
90th percentile $94,520
Employed locally 370
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,840
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $64,530
    75th
    $80,690
    90th
    $94,520

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 23% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,440
    Industrial Engineers $100,440
    Mechanical Engineers $88,500
    Electrical Engineers $110,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,520
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $31.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,840 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.