Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $64,880 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.19
10th percentile $47,560
90th percentile $78,590
Employed locally 400
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,560
    25th
    $49,690
    50th (median)
    $64,880
    75th
    $75,220
    90th
    $78,590

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 16% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,060
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,480
    Bellingham, WA $79,150
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $79,150
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $78,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,790

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,780
    Civil Engineers $97,640
    Mechanical Engineers $96,230
    Electrical Engineers $104,130
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,160
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $31.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,560 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,690.