Salary comparison

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians vs. Industrial Engineers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicianss earn a median salary of $58,890/year, while Industrial Engineerss earn $101,140/year - a difference of $42,250. Industrial Engineerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Industrial Engineers

Median salary

$58,890

$101,140

Hourly rate

$28.31/hr

$48.63/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$39,670

$70,000

Senior level (90th %)

$92,280

$157,140

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

12,500

350,230

Job growth (10-year)

N/A