How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make in California?
$83,490a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineering technologist and technicians in California. That is $40.14 an hour or $6,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.14
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,690Median: $83,490Highest 10%: $111,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,690 | $26.29 | |
| 25th | $65,610 | $31.54 | |
| Median | $83,490 | $40.14 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| 90th | $111,200 | $53.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $102,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,020 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,510 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $97,410 |
| Vallejo, CA | $96,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $95,630 |
| Sacramento, CA | $84,690 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $84,120 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,990 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $83,040 |
| Oxnard, CA | $81,990 |
| Salinas, CA | $81,230 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,710 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,640 |
| Visalia, CA | $78,220 |
| Stockton, CA | $76,960 |
| Merced, CA | $74,620 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $72,970 |
| Yuba City, CA | $69,040 |
| Redding, CA | $66,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineering technologist and technicians.
| 1. Oregon | $85,390 |
| 2. California | $83,490 |
| 3. Washington | $79,580 |
| 4. Illinois | $79,190 |
| 5. Minnesota | $78,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $40.14 ($83,490 a year).
Do civil engineering technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $83,490 against $64,950 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for civil engineering technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays civil engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $102,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.