Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $66,060 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.76
10th percentile $44,860
90th percentile $80,110
Employed locally 100
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,860
    25th
    $56,860
    50th (median)
    $66,060
    75th
    $76,190
    90th
    $80,110

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 97% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 3% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,630
    Yuma, AZ $63,090
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,850

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $31.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 2.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,860 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,860.