Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $72,927 | $59,247 to $82,170 | 9 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,913 | $85,064 to $95,637 | 47 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +2% (2023 to 2033), about 69,200 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Managers | $104,900 | +8.7% | 46,800 |
| Cost Estimators | $74,740 | -4.2% | 16,900 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $60,700 | +2.1% | 5,500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.