Civil Engineering Technicians
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Civil Engineering Technicians *
U S |
$20.98 | $29.05 | $36.50 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$30.22 | $33.62 | $38.91 |
Central Minnesota |
$30.44 | $33.62 | $39.41 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$30.00 | $33.62 | $37.96 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$29.91 | $33.62 | $37.89 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$31.08 | $33.62 | $38.62 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$29.41 | $33.62 | $38.38 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$30.63 | $37.94 | $41.13 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,140 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Civil Engineering Technicians most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Administrative and Support Services
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Current Demand
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 2,480 new Civil Engineering Technicians to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 68,800 | 70,000 | 1,200 | 1.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,633 | 2,681 | 48 | 1.8% |
| Central Minnesota | 196 | 204 | 8 | 4.1% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 239 | 250 | 11 | 4.6% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 289 | 291 | 2 | 0.7% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 184 | 194 | 10 | 5.4% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 166 | 169 | 3 | 1.8% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,641 | 1,663 | 22 | 1.3% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.