Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $46,840 -27% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $77,420
Employed locally 70
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $46,840
    75th
    $63,030
    90th
    $77,420

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 26% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,790
    York-Hanover, PA $72,810
    Reading, PA $71,630
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $69,940

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,490
    Civil Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $85,570
    Electrical Engineers $111,700
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Scranton, PA is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Scranton, PA is 27% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.