Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Boulder, CO make a median of $60,370 a year, or about $29.02 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
So what does $60K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for civil engineering technologists and technicians in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $59K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $70K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $58K | , |
| Greeley | $72K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level civil engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $85K | +31% | 970 |
| California | $83K | +29% | 7,250 |
| Washington | $80K | +23% | 2,090 |
| Illinois | $79K | +22% | 4,190 |
| Minnesota | $79K | +21% | 2,030 |
| Nevada | $75K | +15% | 800 |
| Vermont | $74K | +14% | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $74K | +14% | 1,560 |
| New York | $74K | +14% | 1,710 |
| Connecticut | $73K | +13% | 330 |
| Iowa | $73K | +12% | 1,130 |
| Massachusetts | $71K | +10% | 680 |
| Alaska | $71K | +9% | 230 |
| New Jersey | $71K | +9% | 760 |
| Louisiana | $68K | +5% | 410 |
| Maine | $68K | +4% | 290 |
| Virginia | $67K | +3% | 1,480 |
| Nebraska | $67K | +3% | 370 |
| North Dakota | $65K | +0% | 400 |
| Ohio | $65K | -0% | 1,790 |
| Utah | $64K | -1% | 630 |
| New Hampshire | $64K | -1% | 300 |
| Hawaii | $64K | -1% | 120 |
| Indiana | $64K | -1% | 1,040 |
| Rhode Island | $64K | -2% | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $64K | -2% | 2,290 |
| Arizona | $64K | -2% | 1,050 |
| Florida | $63K | -2% | 4,030 |
| Idaho | $63K | -3% | 440 |
| Maryland | $63K | -3% | 620 |
| New Mexico | $62K | -4% | 710 |
| Delaware | $62K | -4% | 350 |
| Montana | $61K | -5% | 310 |
| Missouri | $61K | -6% | 1,300 |
| South Dakota | $61K | -6% | 460 |
| Oklahoma | $60K | -8% | 400 |
| Kentucky | $60K | -8% | 1,860 |
| Kansas | $59K | -8% | 1,060 |
| Texas | $59K | -9% | 4,470 |
| Colorado | $59K | -9% | 1,820 |
| North Carolina | $59K | -10% | 2,760 |
| Michigan | $58K | -11% | 2,930 |
| Tennessee | $57K | -12% | 1,650 |
| Wyoming | $56K | -14% | 300 |
| South Carolina | $54K | -17% | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | $53K | -18% | 520 |
| Alabama | $53K | -19% | 1,800 |
| Arkansas | $52K | -20% | N/A |
| Georgia | $50K | -22% | 3,840 |
| Mississippi | $46K | -29% | 800 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for civil engineering technologists and technicians in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new civil engineering technologists and technicians typically earn — is $49K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,951/month.
Is civil engineering technologists and technician a high-paying job in Boulder?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $60K locally vs. $65K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for civil engineering technologists and technicians?
Boulder pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $65K — that’s -7%.
How much do civil engineering technologists and technicians make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $60,370 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,180, and experienced civil engineering technologists and technicians can clear $97,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,991/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a civil engineering technologists and technicians salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median civil engineering technologists and technicians salary is worth about $60,370 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do civil engineering technologists and technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.