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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southeast Minnesota 9016$34.19/hr$26.29/hr$31.98/hr$35.12/hr$37.34/hr$38.38/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ManufacturingN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services440$29.87/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration1,190$35.12/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20$30.65/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 30$32.86/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 40$35.12/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 40$35.12/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 50$29.40/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 50$35.12/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 70$35.10/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 70$35.12/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 90$35.12/hr5.4%
Central Minnesota 110$35.12/hr4.1%
Southwest Minnesota 120$34.24/hr1.8%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 120$30.00/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 140$35.12/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 160$35.12/hr4.6%
Northwest Balance of State 230$34.24/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 250$34.24/hr0.7%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 860$35.12/hr1.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 920$35.12/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,630$35.12/hr4.1%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Architectural and Civil Drafters 2,130$32.00/hr4.3%
Architectural and Engineering Managers 4,020$82.67/hr7.5%
Traffic Technicians 50$35.67/hrN/A


  • Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  • Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
  • Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
  • Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  • Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
  • Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
  • Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
  • 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 and to ensure conformance to specifications.