Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,700 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.39
10th percentile $47,540
90th percentile $107,770
Employed locally 170
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,540
    25th
    $60,420
    50th (median)
    $75,700
    75th
    $92,930
    90th
    $107,770

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,760
    Civil Engineers $93,960
    Mechanical Engineers $83,480
    Electrical Engineers $104,140
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,110
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Northwest Illinois is $36.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Northwest Illinois is 17.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,540 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,420.