Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician Salary
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn a median $59,920 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
What environmental engineering technologists and technicians do
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 education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.1% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,100
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of environmental engineering technologists and technicians is projected to grow 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,010
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,715
- Medicare (1.45%)$869
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$50,326
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,910 | $19.19 | $34,248 |
| 25th percentile | $48,200 | $23.17 | $40,909 |
| Median (50th) | $59,920 | $28.81 | $50,326 |
| 75th percentile | $75,960 | $36.52 | $62,268 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $96,660 | $46.47 | $76,830 |
Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100,050 | +3.1% | $79,215 | $52,990 – $122,320 | 270 |
| Oregon | $80,770 | +0.5% | $59,414 | $62,700 – $99,620 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $80,100 | +12.5% | $65,180 | $44,670 – $98,120 | 450 |
| Alaska | $77,860 | +2.9% | $63,605 | $66,590 – $93,910 | 40 |
| Nevada | $75,330 | −2.7% | $61,825 | $55,130 – $100,730 | 70 |
| Maryland | $67,510 | +5.0% | $53,480 | $48,320 – $101,410 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $66,860 | +5.7% | $52,743 | $47,240 – $84,270 | 320 |
| Arizona | $65,420 | +4.8% | $53,318 | $49,110 – $96,900 | 190 |
| Maine | $64,660 | +3.3% | $50,951 | $34,180 – $68,280 | — |
| South Carolina | $63,200 | +7.1% | $50,326 | $46,050 – $96,250 | 220 |
| New York | $62,540 | +4.2% | $49,651 | $43,540 – $92,900 | 470 |
| Idaho | $62,240 | +22.4% | $49,999 | $45,550 – $104,720 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $61,900 | +3.0% | $49,677 | $49,830 – $75,970 | 370 |
| Kentucky | $61,470 | +4.4% | $49,537 | $42,660 – $77,390 | 200 |
| New Mexico | $61,170 | −21.0% | $49,621 | $39,560 – $101,370 | 130 |
| Louisiana | $60,840 | +42.1% | $49,626 | $36,400 – $88,000 | 100 |
| Colorado | $60,740 | +1.9% | $49,020 | $47,840 – $82,060 | — |
| New Jersey | $60,740 | +2.5% | $49,176 | $47,060 – $82,930 | 400 |
| Georgia | $60,500 | −12.0% | $48,275 | $38,590 – $88,610 | 670 |
| Utah | $60,410 | +20.6% | $48,967 | $37,690 – $81,990 | 120 |
| Alabama | $60,170 | −10.2% | $47,783 | $45,160 – $86,810 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $60,110 | +2.9% | $47,914 | $47,690 – $104,130 | 50 |
| California | $60,010 | −16.8% | $47,968 | $45,540 – $111,110 | 2,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,920 | −3.9% | $48,486 | $43,180 – $101,550 | 250 |
| Kansas | $59,420 | +21.6% | $47,408 | $36,250 – $108,350 | — |
| Montana | $58,870 | +2.9% | $47,472 | $43,850 – $81,940 | 80 |
| Iowa | $58,690 | +3.3% | $47,759 | $44,920 – $78,280 | 80 |
| Texas | $57,150 | +0.4% | $48,100 | $36,240 – $78,560 | 1,240 |
| Nebraska | $54,690 | — | $44,515 | $37,140 – $89,570 | 40 |
| South Dakota | $53,960 | +8.6% | $45,537 | $38,540 – $63,400 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $53,660 | +4.8% | $43,664 | $43,190 – $73,470 | 120 |
| Indiana | $53,110 | +11.5% | $43,317 | $46,680 – $89,280 | 130 |
| Virginia | $52,330 | +2.7% | $42,032 | $45,570 – $75,280 | — |
| Florida | $51,970 | +20.6% | $43,938 | $34,930 – $69,080 | 420 |
| Ohio | $51,830 | −0.9% | $43,182 | $38,930 – $83,520 | 630 |
| Hawaii | $51,810 | −3.1% | $41,395 | $36,000 – $82,080 | 50 |
| Illinois | $51,540 | +2.9% | $41,186 | $42,130 – $65,910 | 80 |
| Michigan | $50,800 | +4.7% | $41,090 | $47,290 – $70,890 | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $49,190 | −17.9% | $40,321 | $43,200 – $77,750 | 310 |
| West Virginia | $47,650 | −13.0% | $39,050 | $46,560 – $79,220 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $45,290 | +3.7% | $37,017 | $38,190 – $57,740 | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $39,880 | −9.1% | $34,224 | $36,260 – $51,370 | — |
| Mississippi | $36,680 | −20.9% | $30,917 | $35,000 – $68,620 | 100 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $64,950 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician | $66,120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Calibration Technologist and Technician | $67,820 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician | $73,900 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $74,510 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $78,190 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $78,350 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $82,890 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Drafters, All Other | $63,520 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Surveying and Mapping Technician | $54,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a environmental engineering technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for environmental engineering technologists and technicians is $59,920 a year ($28.81 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,910 and the top 10% earn over $96,660. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays environmental engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $100,050.
How many environmental engineering technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 12,190 people work as environmental engineering technologists and technicians nationwide.