Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $69,580 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.45
10th percentile $53,910
90th percentile $97,920
Employed locally 90
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,910
    25th
    $53,910
    50th (median)
    $69,580
    75th
    $81,170
    90th
    $97,920

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,170
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $82,660
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,480
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,440
    Medford, OR $79,720

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $102,340
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Mechanical Engineers $101,570
    Industrial Engineers $101,820
    Electrical Engineers $114,610
    Engineers, All Other $117,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Portland, ME is $33.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 8.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $53,910 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,910.