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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Hawaii

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Hawaii make a median of $66,410 a year, or about $31.93 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$66K
Median annual
$31.93/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$85K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $66K get you in Hawaii?

Take-home$4,213/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,642/mo
Rent burden62.7% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$66,410/yr
After rent$1,571/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Hawaii

Bar chart showing Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $49,380, 25th percentile $54,460, median $66,410, 75th percentile $72,940, 90th percentile $85,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$54KMedian$66K75th$73K90th$85K
Bar chart showing Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in Hawaii: 10th percentile $49,380, 25th percentile $54,460, median $66,410, 75th percentile $72,940, 90th percentile $85,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level civil engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K.Top earners bring in $85K or more - a $36K spread from bottom to top.

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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$106K+65%160
Oregon$86K+34%920
California$81K+27%6,650
Minnesota$78K+22%1,480
Washington$78K+22%1,930
Connecticut$75K+17%280
Illinois$74K+15%3,490
Nevada$72K+13%640
Arizona$70K+9%1,340
Vermont$67K+4%210
Hawaii$66K+3%90
Virginia$65K+2%1,380
Iowa$65K+2%1,130
New Jersey$65K+1%950
Florida$65K+1%2,760

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Frequently asked questions

How much do civil engineering technologists and technicians make in Hawaii?

The median is $66,410 a year - that works out to about $31.93 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,380, and experienced civil engineering technologists and technicians can clear $85,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $66K enough to live in Hawaii?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,213/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,642/month (median of metro areas), which eats 62.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a civil engineering technologists and technicians salary go in Hawaii?

Hawaii 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 $66,410 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.

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