Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by state
What Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicianss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningSpeakingScience
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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$41,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$50,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$62,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$78,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$100,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,100
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
6,800 workers
$65,000
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
4,600 workers
$66,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,090 workers
$70,500
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
1,980 workers
$62,000
Waste Management and Remediation Services
1,440 workers
$59,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,180 workers
$75,000
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
930 workers
$60,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
900 workers
$64,000
Waste Treatment and Disposal
440 workers
$59,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
260 workers
$97,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians pays 38% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians make?
The average base salary for a Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $67,000 per year, or about $32.21 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $50,000 and $78,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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