Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary
The median environmental engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $59,920 per year ($28.81/hour). Salaries range from $39,910 at the entry level to $96,660+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,190 environmental engineering technologists and technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$59,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.81
per hour
Employment
12,190
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,910
25th percentile
$48,200
Median
$59,920
75th percentile
$75,960
90th percentile
$96,660
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.2%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
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Top Paying States
Washington
$100K
+67%
Oregon
$81K
+35%
Tennessee
$80K
+34%
Alaska
$78K
+30%
Nevada
$75K
+26%
Maryland
$68K
+13%
Massachusetts
$67K
+12%
Arizona
$65K
+9%
Maine
$65K
+8%
South Carolina
$63K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100,050 | +67.0% |
| Oregon | $80,770 | +34.8% |
| Tennessee | $80,100 | +33.7% |
| Alaska | $77,860 | +29.9% |
| Nevada | $75,330 | +25.7% |
| Maryland | $67,510 | +12.7% |
| Massachusetts | $66,860 | +11.6% |
| Arizona | $65,420 | +9.2% |
| Maine | $64,660 | +7.9% |
| South Carolina | $63,200 | +5.5% |
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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $105,250 | +75.7% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,070 | +75.4% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $92,230 | +53.9% |
| Knoxville, TN | $91,440 | +52.6% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $88,790 | +48.2% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $85,780 | +43.2% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $79,700 | +33.0% |
| Worcester, MA | $77,180 | +28.8% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,130 | +28.7% |
| Fresno, CA | $76,240 | +27.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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