Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $55,500 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $32,950
90th percentile $84,000
Employed locally 40
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,950
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $55,500
    75th
    $69,320
    90th
    $84,000

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 8% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,230
    Grand Junction, CO $67,670
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,620
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $63,920
    Lynchburg, VA $63,640

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $80,560
    Mechanical Engineers $84,450
    Electrical Engineers $103,960
    Civil Engineers $88,530
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $56,350
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Hickory, NC is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 13.6% below 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,950 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.