Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician Salary
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn a median $59,920 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$59,920
$28.81 per hour
Range
$39,910 – $96,660
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
12,190
across the U.S.
Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$50,326
per year · effective tax rate 16.0%
$4,194Monthly
$2,097Twice a month
$1,936Every 2 weeks
$24.20Hourly
- 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 |
Best cities for environmental engineering technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $57,150 | $48,100 | $48,769 | 670 |
| 2 | Atlanta, GA | $60,500 | $48,275 | $48,247 | 540 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $65,790 | $52,087 | $46,273 | 500 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $65,790
- Atlanta, GA — $60,500
- Houston, TX — $57,150
Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100,050 | $79,215 | $52,990 – $122,320 | 270 |
| Oregon | $80,770 | $59,414 | $62,700 – $99,620 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $80,100 | $65,180 | $44,670 – $98,120 | 450 |
| Alaska | $77,860 | $63,605 | $66,590 – $93,910 | 40 |
| Nevada | $75,330 | $61,825 | $55,130 – $100,730 | 70 |
| Maryland | $67,510 | $53,480 | $48,320 – $101,410 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $66,860 | $52,743 | $47,240 – $84,270 | 320 |
| Arizona | $65,420 | $53,318 | $49,110 – $96,900 | 190 |
| Maine | $64,660 | $50,951 | $34,180 – $68,280 | — |
| South Carolina | $63,200 | $50,326 | $46,050 – $96,250 | 220 |
| New York | $62,540 | $49,651 | $43,540 – $92,900 | 470 |
| Idaho | $62,240 | $49,999 | $45,550 – $104,720 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $61,900 | $49,677 | $49,830 – $75,970 | 370 |
| Kentucky | $61,470 | $49,537 | $42,660 – $77,390 | 200 |
| New Mexico | $61,170 | $49,621 | $39,560 – $101,370 | 130 |
| Louisiana | $60,840 | $49,626 | $36,400 – $88,000 | 100 |
| Colorado | $60,740 | $49,020 | $47,840 – $82,060 | — |
| New Jersey | $60,740 | $49,176 | $47,060 – $82,930 | 400 |
| Georgia | $60,500 | $48,275 | $38,590 – $88,610 | 670 |
| Utah | $60,410 | $48,967 | $37,690 – $81,990 | 120 |
| Alabama | $60,170 | $47,783 | $45,160 – $86,810 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $60,110 | $47,914 | $47,690 – $104,130 | 50 |
| California | $60,010 | $47,968 | $45,540 – $111,110 | 2,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,920 | $48,486 | $43,180 – $101,550 | 250 |
| Kansas | $59,420 | $47,408 | $36,250 – $108,350 | — |
| Montana | $58,870 | $47,472 | $43,850 – $81,940 | 80 |
| Iowa | $58,690 | $47,759 | $44,920 – $78,280 | 80 |
| Texas | $57,150 | $48,100 | $36,240 – $78,560 | 1,240 |
| Nebraska | $54,690 | $44,515 | $37,140 – $89,570 | 40 |
| South Dakota | $53,960 | $45,537 | $38,540 – $63,400 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $53,660 | $43,664 | $43,190 – $73,470 | 120 |
| Indiana | $53,110 | $43,317 | $46,680 – $89,280 | 130 |
| Virginia | $52,330 | $42,032 | $45,570 – $75,280 | — |
| Florida | $51,970 | $43,938 | $34,930 – $69,080 | 420 |
| Ohio | $51,830 | $43,182 | $38,930 – $83,520 | 630 |
| Hawaii | $51,810 | $41,395 | $36,000 – $82,080 | 50 |
| Illinois | $51,540 | $41,186 | $42,130 – $65,910 | 80 |
| Michigan | $50,800 | $41,090 | $47,290 – $70,890 | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $49,190 | $40,321 | $43,200 – $77,750 | 310 |
| West Virginia | $47,650 | $39,050 | $46,560 – $79,220 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $45,290 | $37,017 | $38,190 – $57,740 | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $39,880 | $34,224 | $36,260 – $51,370 | — |
| Mississippi | $36,680 | $30,917 | $35,000 – $68,620 | 100 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
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.