Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for civil engineering technologists and technicians is $39.12 an hour ($81,360 a year). About 2,250 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($64,950). It is 3% higher than the Illinois median ($79,190).
Pay range for civil engineering technologists and technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.97 | $51,940 |
| 25% of workers | $30.82 | $64,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.12 | $81,360 |
| 75% of workers | $48.29 | $100,440 |
| 90% of workers | $60.83 | $126,520 |
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $83,990 | 220 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $81,360 | 2,250 |
| Peoria | $79,480 | 220 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $76,750 | 60 |
| Rockford | $68,190 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for civil engineering technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $85,510 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $74,890 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $58,800 |
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