SOC 173025

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

National Median

$58,890

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$58,890

Entry Level (10th pct)

$39,670

Experienced (90th pct)

$92,280

Total Employed

12,500

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$39,670 - $48,250
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$48,250 - $75,290
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$75,290 - $92,280

Highest Paying Locations for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$107,940

+83.3% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$98,110

+66.6% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$97,240

+65.1% vs national

Washington

$97,020

+64.7% vs national

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

$89,610

+52.2% vs national

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$107,940	130
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$98,110	190
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$97,240	180
Washington	$97,020	280
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$89,610	40
Knoxville, TN	$88,990	320
Albuquerque, NM	$84,800	50
Oregon	$80,390	140
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$78,360	70
New Mexico	$77,460	100
Nevada	$77,410	80
Delaware	$76,510	40
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$76,340	N/A
Alaska	$75,670	40
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$75,250	230
Pittsburgh, PA	$75,060	80
Huntsville, AL	$74,700	N/A
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$72,950	40
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$72,500	210
California	$72,140	1,160
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	$72,040	60
Greeley, CO	$71,510	40
Tennessee	$71,210	670
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$70,140	60
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$70,050	100
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$70,010	50
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$69,880	90
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$68,950	30
Georgia	$68,750	880
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$67,570	30
Alabama	$67,030	N/A
Tulsa, OK	$66,730	80
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$65,470	650
Maryland	$64,310	130
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$63,780	100
Wyoming	$63,380	40
Massachusetts	$63,270	220
Columbus, OH	$63,050	240
Maine	$62,570	60
Arizona	$62,430	290
Pennsylvania	$62,320	310
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$62,100	840
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$62,020	80
Savannah, GA	$61,310	60
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$60,740	140
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$60,590	N/A
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$60,250	80
Oklahoma	$60,090	450
Oklahoma City, OK	$60,090	270
New York	$60,010	800

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $58,890, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicianss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $107,940.

How much can an experienced Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians make?

Top-earning Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicianss (90th percentile) make $92,280 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.