Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for environmental engineering technologists and technicians in the U.S. is $59,920 ($28.81 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $59,920
- Mean annual wage
- $64,870
- Median hourly wage
- $28.81
- Employment
- 12,190
12,190 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,910 | $19.19 |
| 25th percentile | $48,200 | $23.18 |
| Median (50th) | $59,920 | $28.81 |
| 75th percentile | $75,960 | $36.52 |
| 90th percentile | $96,660 | $46.47 |
Highest-paying states for environmental engineering technologists and technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100,050 | 270 |
| Oregon | $80,770 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $80,100 | 450 |
| Alaska | $77,860 | 40 |
| Nevada | $75,330 | 70 |
| Maryland | $67,510 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $66,860 | 320 |
| Arizona | $65,420 | 190 |
| Maine | $64,660 | — |
| South Carolina | $63,200 | 220 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $36,680 median annual wage
- New Hampshire: $39,880 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $45,290 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $47,650 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $49,190 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
- Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
- Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
- Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.
- Assess the ability of environments to naturally remove or reduce conventional or emerging contaminants from air, water, or soil.
- Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 24.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.1% |
| Associate's degree | 19.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Master's degree | 4.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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