Civil Engineering Technologist salary
From 63 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 17-3022: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
At a glance
- Mostly Level III (senior). 36% of Civil Engineering Technologist filings are Level III, compared with 21% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 34% since FY2020. From $54,226 in FY2020 to $72,400 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Civil Engineering Technologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 63 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Civil Engineering Technologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 17-3022, Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians). The median base salary is $70,720, 42% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $62,200 and $78,624. The most common wage level is Level III (senior), at 36% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 30% of filings
Senior · 36% of filings
Expert · 34% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $61,200 | 16 |
| Level III · Experienced | $70,720 | 19 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $78,624 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Civil Engineering Technologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $78,624 | 14 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Civil Engineering Technologist does
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Typical tasks
- Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
- Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
- Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
- Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
- Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians), the median annual wage was $64,950 in May 2025, with 68,520 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $70,720, 9% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,818 | $44,220 |
| 25th percentile | $62,200 | $51,490 |
| Median | $70,720 | $64,950 |
| 75th percentile | $78,624 | $80,650 |
| 90th percentile | $89,909 | $98,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,818 |
| 25th | $62,200 |
| 50th (median) | $70,720 |
| 75th | $78,624 |
| 90th | $89,909 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $54,226 | $49,200 | $58,104 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $57,200 | $46,301 | $65,645 | 21 |
| FY2022 | $61,300 | $59,800 | $64,000 | 13 |
| FY2023 | $62,670 | $62,080 | $83,407 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $60,000 | $54,996 | $79,435 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $67,000 | $58,625 | $79,400 | 19 |
| FY2026 | $72,400 | $65,140 | $78,624 | 44 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Civil Engineering Technologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Civil Engineering Technologist jobs is $70,720 (63 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $62,200 and $78,624.
Do H-1B Civil Engineering Technologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($70,720) is 9% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($64,950, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.