Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $87,350 +36.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.00
10th percentile $61,760
90th percentile $135,270
Employed locally 120
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,760
    25th
    $66,270
    50th (median)
    $87,350
    75th
    $101,930
    90th
    $135,270

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 91% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 9% 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
    Napa, CA $95,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,540
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,960
    Modesto, CA $87,690
    Vallejo, CA $87,270

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,430
    Mechanical Engineers $122,760
    Engineers, All Other $127,770
    Industrial Engineers $124,990
    Electrical Engineers $134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $42.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 36.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $61,760 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,270.