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Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in District of Columbia

Want to work as a Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in District of Columbia? Here’s what the data says. 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.

$105,820 Median Annual Wage (District of Columbia)

$86,216 National Median Annual Wage

160 District of Columbia Employment

Medium Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Make in District of Columbia?

For a civil engineering technologists and technicians working in District of Columbia, wages run about $105,820 per year (or about $50.88/hour).Earnings range from $81,190 at the 10th percentile to $115,100 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$81,190	$39.04
25th percentile	$92,750	$44.59
Median (50th)	$105,820	$50.88
75th percentile	$112,310	$54.00
90th percentile	$115,100	$55.34

Salary ranges for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in District of Columbia

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in District of Columbia compared to the national average — is 0.58, indicating fewer civil engineering technologists and technicians per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, civil engineering technologists and technicians earn a median of $86,216 per year ($41.45/hour), higher than the District of Columbia median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 235,856 civil engineering technologists and technicians across the United States. In District of Columbia alone, about 160 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 910 civil engineering technologists and technicians.

Forecasted number of jobs for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Top District of Columbia Metros for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

The largest metro-area employers of civil engineering technologists and technicians in District of Columbia.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	770	$89,060

Top States for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Employment

These states have the highest employment of civil engineering technologists and technicians work.

State	Number Employed
California	6,650
Texas	5,790
Illinois	3,490
Florida	2,760
North Carolina	2,530
Pennsylvania	2,480
Michigan	2,400
Kentucky	2,250
Washington	1,930
Georgia	1,910
Ohio	1,740
Tennessee	1,600
Alabama	1,570
Minnesota	1,480
Virginia	1,380
Colorado	1,350
Arizona	1,340
New York	1,260
Wisconsin	1,180
Iowa	1,130

Highest-Paying States for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

These states pay the most for civil engineering technologists and technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$105,820
Oregon	$86,170
California	$81,240
Minnesota	$78,220
Washington	$78,110
Connecticut	$75,230
Illinois	$73,520
Colorado	$72,760
Nevada	$72,330
Arizona	$69,800

Skills

Top civil engineering technologists and technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Critical Thinking 3.9 / 5

Active Listening 3.8 / 5

Reading Comprehension 3.8 / 5

Mathematics 3.6 / 5

Speaking 3.4 / 5

Writing 3.2 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Engineering and Technology 4.5 / 5

Mathematics 4.2 / 5

Building and Construction 4.2 / 5

Design 4.2 / 5

Administrative 3.6 / 5

Administration and Management 3.6 / 5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for civil engineering technologists and technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Deductive Reasoning 3.9 / 5

Oral Comprehension 3.9 / 5

Mathematical Reasoning 3.9 / 5

Written Comprehension 3.9 / 5

Near Vision 3.9 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 3.8 / 5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, civil engineering technologists and technicians typically:

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.
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
Develop project budgets by estimating the cost of project activities.
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.

Work Activities

Getting Information
Working with Computers
Processing Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Analyzing Data or Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D In-demand technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

Careers similar to civil engineering technologists and technicians include:

Also Known As

Bridge Construction Inspector, CADD Technician (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Technician), Civil Designer, Civil Engineer Helper, Civil Engineer's Aide, Civil Engineering Assistant, Civil Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technologist, Civil Technician (Civil Tech), Concrete Engineering Technician, Construction Engineering Technician (Construction Engineering Tech), Construction Field Assistant, Construction Field Technician (Construction Field Tech), Design Technician, Drafting Technician.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 17-3022.00

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