Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.
After graduation, civil engineering technology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $92,930, while the bottom 20% make closer to $41,849. The median grad salary is $62,362.
Civil Engineering Technology graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology is $43,429, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $53,930.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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