Best states for a civil engineering technician

Q: What is the best state for civil engineering technicians?

The best state to be a civil engineering technician is Washington based on civil engineering technician salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for civil engineering technicians?

The highest paying state for civil engineering technicians is Montana based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for civil engineering technicians?

The worst state for civil engineering technicians is Tennessee, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Are you thinking of becoming a civil engineering technician and really want to work at United States Army Corps of Engineers? Turns out, your chances to become a civil engineering technician are better in some states than others.As civil engineering technicians are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for civil engineering technicians. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a civil engineering technician, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.

The median salary for civil engineering technicians in Washington is $70,445. Compare that to the median salary in Tennessee of $42,906, which ranked worst for civil engineering technicians, and you can see how your location is important for your career.Washington is the best state, and Bellingham is the city with the highest pay for civil engineering technicians.

10 best states for civil engineering technicians in 2025

1. Washington
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 1,443
Average annual salary: $70,445
Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000
Location Quotient:
1.24
Civil engineering technician jobs in Washington
2. Massachusetts
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 1,704
Average annual salary: $69,428
Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000
Location Quotient:
1.16
Civil engineering technician jobs in Massachusetts
3. Iowa
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 625
Average annual salary: $66,367
Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000
Location Quotient:
1.08
Civil engineering technician jobs in Iowa
4. Connecticut
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 687
Average annual salary: $64,612
Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000
Location Quotient:
1.3
Civil engineering technician jobs in Connecticut
5. Alaska
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 226
Average annual salary: $67,002
Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000
Location Quotient:
1.7
Civil engineering technician jobs in Alaska
6. Idaho
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 295
Average annual salary: $63,244
Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000
Location Quotient:
1.13
Civil engineering technician jobs in Idaho
7. New Hampshire
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 308
Average annual salary: $63,965
Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Civil engineering technician jobs in New Hampshire
8. Utah
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 686
Average annual salary: $59,018
Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000
Location Quotient:
1.35
Civil engineering technician jobs in Utah
9. Oregon
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 943
Average annual salary: $60,580
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000
Location Quotient:
1.43
Civil engineering technician jobs in Oregon
10. District of Columbia
Total civil engineering technician jobs: 286
Average annual salary: $70,646
Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000
Location Quotient:
1.07
Civil engineering technician jobs in District of Columbia

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a civil engineering technician

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Detailed list of the best states for a civil engineering technician

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Washington	$70,445	$48,000	7,405,743	1,443
2	Massachusetts	$69,428	$47,000	6,859,819	1,704
3	Iowa	$66,367	$45,000	3,145,711	625
4	Connecticut	$64,612	$43,000	3,588,184	687
5	Alaska	$67,002	$58,000	739,795	226
6	Idaho	$63,244	$42,000	1,716,943	295
7	New Hampshire	$63,965	$43,000	1,342,795	308
8	Utah	$59,018	$39,000	3,101,833	686
9	Oregon	$60,580	$40,000	4,142,776	943
10	District of Columbia	$70,646	$46,000	693,972	286
11	Vermont	$68,347	$47,000	623,657	110
12	Minnesota	$64,048	$44,000	5,576,606	1,113
13	Maine	$57,669	$40,000	1,335,907	344
14	New Jersey	$69,269	$46,000	9,005,644	1,210
15	New York	$60,062	$40,000	19,849,399	2,265
16	North Dakota	$55,214	$39,000	755,393	191
17	Pennsylvania	$60,796	$40,000	12,805,537	1,658
18	Virginia	$58,622	$38,000	8,470,020	1,754
19	California	$69,925	$45,000	39,536,653	2,593
20	Ohio	$60,033	$40,000	11,658,609	1,336
21	Illinois	$60,551	$41,000	12,802,023	1,930
22	West Virginia	$56,457	$37,000	1,815,857	258
23	Michigan	$57,239	$38,000	9,962,311	1,290
24	Wisconsin	$56,605	$38,000	5,795,483	937
25	Arizona	$55,031	$36,000	7,016,270	1,019
26	Maryland	$60,216	$39,000	6,052,177	1,069
27	Oklahoma	$59,102	$39,000	3,930,864	412
28	Hawaii	$57,584	$48,000	1,427,538	176
29	Colorado	$55,236	$37,000	5,607,154	1,212
30	Rhode Island	$51,740	$35,000	1,059,639	250
31	Mississippi	$55,059	$36,000	2,984,100	312
32	South Carolina	$51,728	$34,000	5,024,369	765
33	Delaware	$51,479	$34,000	961,939	256
34	Louisiana	$55,730	$36,000	4,684,333	411
35	Nebraska	$50,286	$34,000	1,920,076	383
36	Nevada	$51,707	$33,000	2,998,039	333
37	Alabama	$50,237	$33,000	4,874,747	691
38	Wyoming	$46,905	$32,000	579,315	122
39	Missouri	$51,463	$35,000	6,113,532	917
40	New Mexico	$50,017	$33,000	2,088,070	325
41	Indiana	$48,738	$33,000	6,666,818	1,015
42	North Carolina	$47,210	$31,000	10,273,419	1,670
43	South Dakota	$48,106	$33,000	869,666	166
44	Arkansas	$48,194	$32,000	3,004,279	386
45	Montana	$42,397	$29,000	1,050,493	230
46	Georgia	$48,151	$31,000	10,429,379	1,688
47	Kentucky	$47,462	$32,000	4,454,189	530
48	Kansas	$48,014	$32,000	2,913,123	438
49	Florida	$44,387	$28,000	20,984,400	2,601
50	Texas	$43,722	$28,000	28,304,596	3,095
51	Tennessee	$42,906	$28,000	6,715,984	858

Highest paying states for civil engineering technicians

Rank	State	Avg. Civil Engineering Technician Salary
1	Washington	$70,445
2	Massachusetts	$69,428
3	Iowa	$66,367
4	Connecticut	$64,612
5	Alaska	$67,002
6	Idaho	$63,244
7	New Hampshire	$63,965
8	Utah	$59,018
9	Oregon	$60,580
10	District of Columbia	$70,646
11	Vermont	$68,347
12	Minnesota	$64,048
13	Maine	$57,669
14	New Jersey	$69,269
15	New York	$60,062
16	North Dakota	$55,214
17	Pennsylvania	$60,796
18	Virginia	$58,622
19	California	$69,925
20	Ohio	$60,033
21	Illinois	$60,551
22	West Virginia	$56,457
23	Michigan	$57,239
24	Wisconsin	$56,605
25	Arizona	$55,031
26	Maryland	$60,216
27	Oklahoma	$59,102
28	Hawaii	$57,584
29	Colorado	$55,236
30	Rhode Island	$51,740
31	Mississippi	$55,059
32	South Carolina	$51,728
33	Delaware	$51,479
34	Louisiana	$55,730
35	Nebraska	$50,286
36	Nevada	$51,707
37	Alabama	$50,237
38	Wyoming	$46,905
39	Missouri	$51,463
40	New Mexico	$50,017
41	Indiana	$48,738
42	North Carolina	$47,210
43	South Dakota	$48,106
44	Arkansas	$48,194
45	Montana	$42,397
46	Georgia	$48,151
47	Kentucky	$47,462
48	Kansas	$48,014
49	Florida	$44,387
50	Texas	$43,722
51	Tennessee	$42,906

Expert opinions on the best states for civil engineering technicians

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for civil engineering technicians to find work opportunities?
Adeeba Raheem Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, University of Texas
In my opinion, career fairs are viewed as the best platform for students to get hired for entry-level jobs. They should also access campus and community resources for employment support. It is highly suggested that students should gain work-based learning experiences during their time at their academic institute. These experiences not only help them to develop their work-readiness skills but also provide significant networking opportunities. My message would be: "Don't wait until you graduate."

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Total civil engineering technician jobs:	1,443
Average annual salary:	$70,445
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$48,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$102,000
Location Quotient:	1.24

Best states for a civil engineering technician

10 best states for civil engineering technicians in 2025

1. Washington

2. Massachusetts

3. Iowa

4. Connecticut

5. Alaska

6. Idaho

7. New Hampshire

8. Utah

9. Oregon

10. District of Columbia