Average Salary for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
SOC 17-3025 · Architecture and Engineering Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $58,890 ($28.31/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $39,670 at the 10th percentile to $92,280 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 12,500 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 22.3% since 2014.
Median Annual
$58,890
Mean Annual
$63,070
10th Pct
$39,670
75th Pct
$75,290
Employment
12,500
Salary Distribution
$40k
10th
$48k
25th
$59k
Median
$75k
75th
$92k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $107,940 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $98,110 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $97,240 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $89,610 |
| Knoxville, TN | $88,990 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $84,800 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $78,360 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,250 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,060 |
| Huntsville, AL | $74,700 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,950 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $72,500 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $72,040 |
| Greeley, CO | $71,510 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $70,050 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Washington | $97,020 |
| Oregon | $80,390 |
| New Mexico | $77,460 |
| Nevada | $77,410 |
| Delaware | $76,510 |
| Alaska | $75,670 |
| California | $72,140 |
| Tennessee | $71,210 |
| Georgia | $68,750 |
| Alabama | $67,030 |
| Maryland | $64,310 |
| Wyoming | $63,380 |
| Massachusetts | $63,270 |
| Maine | $62,570 |
| Arizona | $62,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,320 |
| Oklahoma | $60,090 |
| New York | $60,010 |
| Wisconsin | $59,880 |
| Colorado | $59,580 |
| New Jersey | $59,260 |
| South Carolina | $58,990 |
| Kentucky | $58,860 |
| Missouri | $58,720 |
| Puerto Rico | $58,440 |
| Minnesota | $58,430 |
| Montana | $57,200 |
| Texas | $56,930 |
| Iowa | $56,810 |
| Connecticut | $55,800 |
| West Virginia | $54,760 |
| Hawaii | $53,450 |
| Ohio | $52,310 |
| North Carolina | $51,180 |
| Virginia | $50,930 |
| Idaho | $50,840 |
| Utah | $50,100 |
| Illinois | $50,080 |
| South Dakota | $49,690 |
| Kansas | $48,870 |
| Michigan | $48,500 |
| Indiana | $47,620 |
| Mississippi | $46,350 |
| New Hampshire | $43,860 |
| Arkansas | $43,680 |
| Florida | $43,110 |
| Louisiana | $42,820 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $123,810 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $123,810 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $97,240 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $97,020 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $93,930 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $93,930 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $90,060 |
| Utilities | $87,550 |
| Utilities | $87,550 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $86,580 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $86,580 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $80,460 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $80,400 |
| Manufacturing | $78,540 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $75,670 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $75,520 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $75,520 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $75,520 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $75,140 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $73,100 |
| Metal Ore Mining | $69,240 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $69,020 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $69,020 |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $68,370 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $67,290 |
| Educational Services | $66,800 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $66,800 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $66,640 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $66,410 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $66,410 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $63,770 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $63,770 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $63,770 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $63,580 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $62,880 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $62,450 |
| Educational Services | $61,780 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $61,600 |
| Wholesale Trade | $61,070 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $60,700 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $60,280 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $60,090 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $57,600 |
| Engineering Services | $56,930 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $56,930 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $56,360 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $56,360 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $55,900 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | $55,760 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $55,460 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $54,080 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | $50,860 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $50,700 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | $50,070 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $48,160 |
| Employment Services | $48,160 |
| Temporary Help Services | $48,160 |
| Construction | $45,960 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $40,500 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $28,010 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $28,010 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,890 |
| 2023 | $54,000 |
| 2022 | $50,980 |
| 2021 | $48,390 |
| 2020 | $51,630 |
| 2019 | $50,620 |
| 2018 | $50,560 |
| 2017 | $50,230 |
| 2016 | $49,170 |
| 2015 | $48,650 |
| 2014 | $48,170 |