Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for civil engineering technologists and technicians is $34.88 an hour ($72,540 a year). About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($64,950). Iowa ranks 11th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for civil engineering technologists and technicians in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.36 | $46,520 |
| 25% of workers | $29.17 | $60,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.88 | $72,540 |
| 75% of workers | $38.92 | $80,950 |
| 90% of workers | $43.64 | $90,760 |
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | $79,210 | 150 |
| Dubuque | $77,370 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $76,860 | 130 |
| Cedar Rapids | $74,340 | 120 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $72,470 | 380 |
| Iowa City | $69,950 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $69,320 | 40 |
| Sioux City | $68,440 | 40 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,100 openings a year (BLS)
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