Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Texas
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Texas make a median of $61,190 a year, or about $29.42 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $102K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $61K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level civil engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K. Top earners bring in $102K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by metro in Texas
19 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $71K | +16% | 950 |
| Midland | $69K | +13% | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $67K | +10% | 1,750 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $66K | +9% | 910 |
| Longview | $63K | +3% | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $62K | +1% | 580 |
| Killeen-Temple | $61K | +0% | 50 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $58K | -6% | 160 |
| Tyler | $55K | -9% | 80 |
| College Station-Bryan | $52K | -15% | 60 |
| Amarillo | $52K | -16% | 50 |
| Abilene | $51K | -16% | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $50K | -17% | 150 |
| Waco | $50K | -18% | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $50K | -18% | 70 |
| Lubbock | $50K | -19% | 50 |
| El Paso | $49K | -20% | 240 |
| Laredo | $48K | -22% | 40 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $43K | -29% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do civil engineering technologists and technicians make in Texas?
The median is $61,190 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,280, and experienced civil engineering technologists and technicians can clear $102,040. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $61K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,267/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 33.2% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $66,882 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.