Occupation ยท SOC 17-3022
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of civil engineering technologists and technicians can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 62,130 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $64,200 ($30.86 an hour).
US employment
62,130
Median annual wage
$64,200
Mean annual wage
$68,450
Median hourly wage
$30.86
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$105,820
- Oregon$86,170
- California$81,240
- Minnesota$78,220
- Washington$78,110
Top 5 after cost of living
- District of Columbia$96,290
- Oregon$83,370
- Minnesota$79,310
- Iowa$74,280
- Illinois$73,550
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $64,280 | $80 (+0.1%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $73,720 | $9,520 (+14.8%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Mechanical Drafters | $68,510 | $4,310 (+6.7%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Civil Engineers | $99,590 | $35,390 (+55.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | $103,540 (+161.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $36,940 (+57.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California6,650
- 2. Texas5,790
- 3. Illinois3,490
- 4. Florida2,760
- 5. North Carolina2,530
- 6. Pennsylvania2,480
- 7. Michigan2,400
- 8. Kentucky2,250
- 9. Washington1,930
- 10. Georgia1,910
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$105,820
- 2. Oregon$86,170
- 3. California$81,240
- 4. Minnesota$78,220
- 5. Washington$78,110
- 6. Connecticut$75,230
- 7. Illinois$73,520
- 8. Colorado$72,760
- 9. Nevada$72,330
- 10. Arizona$69,800
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Civil EngineersTeleworkable
- Industrial EngineersTeleworkable
- Mechanical EngineersOn-site
- Electrical EngineersTeleworkable
- Engineers, All OtherOn-site
- Architects, Except Landscape and NavalTeleworkable
- Architectural and Civil DraftersTeleworkable
- Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerTeleworkable
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