How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for civil engineering technologist and technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $40.83 an hour or $7,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.83
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 257
- Jobs in the area
- 610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| 25th | $78,220 | $37.61 | |
| Median | $84,930 | $40.83 | |
| 75th | $99,020 | $47.61 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.62 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for civil engineering technologist and technicians.
| Bend, OR | $89,010 |
| Salem, OR | $86,200 |
| Eugene, OR | $81,790 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $138,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $131,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $129,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $128,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $40.83 ($84,930 a year).
Do civil engineering technologist and technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $84,930 against $64,950 nationally, 31% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $85,390, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for civil engineering technologist and technician pay?
9 of 257 metro areas with data.
How much does a civil engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,200 or more.
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.