Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,520 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.35
10th percentile $59,990
90th percentile $73,520
Employed locally 110
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,990
    25th
    $73,520
    50th (median)
    $73,520
    75th
    $73,520
    90th
    $73,520

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$96,460
    Surveyors$62,630
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$42,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$68,380
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59,020
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$80,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Southwest Colorado is $35.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Southwest Colorado is 14.5% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $59,990 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,520.