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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Massachusetts

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Massachusetts make a median of $64,470 a year, or about $30.99 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Massachusetts. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$64K
Median annual
$30.99/hr
Hourly rate
$53K
Entry level (10th %)
$97K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $64K get you in Massachusetts?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,210/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,347/mo
Rent as % of take-home55.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$64,412/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,863/mo

About civil engineering technologists and technicians

U.S. employed: 1,040
Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $52,750, 25th percentile $62,940, median $64,470, 75th percentile $83,720, 90th percentile $96,560. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$53K25th$63KMedian$64K75th$84K90th$97K
Bar chart showing Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $52,750, 25th percentile $62,940, median $64,470, 75th percentile $83,720, 90th percentile $96,560. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level civil engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.

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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by metro in Massachusetts

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$71K+10%770

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $64,470 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,750, and experienced civil engineering technologists and technicians can clear $96,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $64K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,210/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 55.7% 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 $64,412 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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