Occupation Salary Profile

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

SOC Code: 17-3022

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

National Median (BLS)
$76,190
▲ +3.87% Nominal +0.59% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$64,646
▲ +1.91% Nominal ▼ -1.18% Real
Average Base Salary
$76,150
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
12,870
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,680
25th Percentile $62,510
National Median (50th Percentile) $76,190
75th Percentile $87,020
90th Percentile $102,500
P10: $50,680 P50 (Median): $76,190 P90: $102,500
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 20 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $64,646
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +1.91%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -1.18%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $55,332
25th Percentile $59,680
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $64,646
75th Percentile $77,002
90th Percentile $88,702
H-1B P10: $55,332 H-1B P50: $64,646 H-1B P90: $88,702
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians roles ($64,646) is -15.2% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($76,190).