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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Alaska

In Alaska, environmental engineering technologists and technicians earn $75,670 at the median — $36.38 an hour. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$76K
Median annual
$36.38/hr
Hourly rate
$62K
Entry level (10th %)
$91K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $76K get you in Alaska?

Take-home$5,135/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,676/mo
Rent burden32.6% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$75,670/yr
After rent$3,459/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alaska

Bar chart showing Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $62,060, 25th percentile $75,100, median $75,670, 75th percentile $81,730, 90th percentile $91,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$62K25th$75KMedian$76K75th$82K90th$91K
Bar chart showing Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $62,060, 25th percentile $75,100, median $75,670, 75th percentile $81,730, 90th percentile $91,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level environmental engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K.Top earners bring in $91K or more - a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$97K+65%280
Oregon$80K+37%140
New Mexico$77K+32%100
Nevada$77K+31%80
Delaware$77K+30%40
Alaska$76K+28%40
California$72K+22%1,160
Tennessee$71K+21%670
Georgia$69K+17%880
Alabama$67K+14%N/A
Maryland$64K+9%130
Wyoming$63K+8%40
Massachusetts$63K+7%220
Maine$63K+6%60
Arizona$62K+6%290

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Frequently asked questions

How much do environmental engineering technologists and technicians make in Alaska?

The median is $75,670 a year - that works out to about $36.38 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,060, and experienced environmental engineering technologists and technicians can clear $91,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $76K enough to live in Alaska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,135/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,676/month (median of metro areas), which eats 32.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a environmental engineering technologists and technicians salary go in Alaska?

Alaska has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median environmental engineering technologists and technicians salary is worth about $75,670 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do environmental engineering technologists and technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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