Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $57,430 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.61
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $71,300
Employed locally 160
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $57,430
    75th
    $64,760
    90th
    $71,300

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 16% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,360
    Jackson, MI $69,080
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,100
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $62,600
    Jacksonville, FL $60,520
    Wichita, KS $60,300

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$87,980
    Electrical Engineers$109,250
    Industrial Engineers$105,680
    Mechanical Engineers$98,250
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$78,790
    Engineers, All Other$60,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Topeka, KS is $27.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 10.5% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.