Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
$66,570avg. a year
$32.01 an hour · 2,290 employed
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Pennsylvania earn an average of $66,570 a year. That is $2,420 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $68,990. The best-paying metro area is Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA at $69,380.
$63,650Median pay
$32.01Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#23Of 50 states
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for civil engineering technologists and technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
1170 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$69,380
$33.36 an hour
240 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$68,940
$33.14 an hour
31,330 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$67,620
$32.51 an hour
470 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$67,360
$32.38 an hour
5380 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$66,630
$32.03 an hour
650 jobs
Reading, PA
$65,800
$31.63 an hour
740 jobs
Altoona, PA
$64,970
$31.24 an hour
830 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$64,750
$31.13 an hour
940 jobs
State College, PA
$61,140
$29.39 an hour
1060 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$60,070
$28.88 an hour
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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania civil engineering technologists and technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,990 | $33.17 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,570 | $32.01 |
| New York | $73,130 | $35.16 |
| New Jersey | $70,710 | $33.99 |
| Ohio | $68,120 | $32.75 |
| Maryland | $65,950 | $31.71 |
| Delaware | $58,870 | $28.31 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69,080
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,470
- Mechanical Drafters$70,250
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,800
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$72,250
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58,840
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do civil engineering technologists and technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $66,570 a year, and the median is $63,650. That is $2,420 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $68,990.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$32.01 an hour on average; the median is $30.60.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($69,380), followed by York-Hanover, PA ($68,940). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($60,070).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #23 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-3022. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national civil engineering technologists and technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.