How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make in Iowa?
$72,540a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineering technologist and technicians in Iowa. That is $34.88 an hour or $6,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.88
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,520Median: $72,540Highest 10%: $90,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,520 | $22.37 | |
| 25th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| Median | $72,540 | $34.88 | |
| 75th | $80,950 | $38.92 | |
| 90th | $90,760 | $43.63 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $79,210 |
| Dubuque, IA | $77,370 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,860 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $74,340 |
| Des Moines, IA | $72,470 |
| Iowa City, IA | $69,950 |
| Waterloo, IA | $69,320 |
| Sioux City, IA | $68,440 |
| Omaha, NE | $67,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineering technologist and technicians.
| 8. Wisconsin | $73,970 |
| 9. New York | $73,790 |
| 10. Connecticut | $73,430 |
| 11. Iowa | $72,540 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $71,350 |
| 13. Alaska | $70,990 |
| 14. New Jersey | $70,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $34.88 ($72,540 a year).
Do civil engineering technologist and technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $72,540 against $64,950 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Iowa rank for civil engineering technologist and technician pay?
Iowa ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays civil engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $79,210 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.