Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $69,060 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.20
10th percentile $61,110
90th percentile $80,470
Employed locally 70
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,110
    25th
    $62,220
    50th (median)
    $69,060
    75th
    $77,810
    90th
    $80,470

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 102% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 2% above 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,260
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,440
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $79,350
    Bellingham, WA $79,150

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,590
    Mechanical Engineers $86,840
    Electrical Engineers $119,610
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,950
    Industrial Engineers $94,230
    Mechanical Drafters $55,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Yakima, WA is $33.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Yakima, WA is 7.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $61,110 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,220.