Civil Engineering Technicians (17-3022)
Occupation description: 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.
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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
Alaska | 638 | 669 | 4.9 | 22 | 42 | 67 |
United States | 73,800 | 77,400 | 0.0 | 2,500 | 4,900 | 7,700 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 26.67 | 16.29 | 19.51 | 25.68 | 32.25 | 38.77 |
Alaska | 31.43 | 20.69 | 24.64 | 29.59 | 37.44 | 45.75 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 33.42 | 20.37 | 25.71 | 32.48 | 40.45 | 48.08 |
Fairbanks North Star Borough | 26.12 | 20.82 | 23.61 | 25.93 | 28.53 | 31.64 |
Balance of State | 28.18 | 18.30 | 23.20 | 28.68 | 33.70 | 37.19 |