Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary
In Knoxville, TN, environmental engineering technologists and technicians earn $91,440 at the median, or about $43.96 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.57), which stretches that salary to about $98,779 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,471/month, or 24% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $91K get you in Knoxville?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Knoxville’s Regional Price Parity (92.57). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Knoxville
Knoxville sits well above the national pay line for environmental engineering technologists and technicians, local pay runs about 53% higher than the U.S. median of $60K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,471/month, 24.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.57 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Knoxville offers a genuinely strong financial position for environmental engineering technologists and technicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for environmental engineering technologists and technicians in metros near Knoxville, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $66K | $68K |
| Chattanooga | $73K | $80K |
| Memphis | $76K | $83K |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $47K | $50K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Knoxville, TN
Entry-level environmental engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $91K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100K | +67% | 270 |
| Oregon | $81K | +35% | 140 |
| Tennessee | $80K | +34% | 450 |
| Alaska | $78K | +30% | 40 |
| Nevada | $75K | +26% | 70 |
| Maryland | $68K | +13% | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $67K | +12% | 320 |
| Arizona | $65K | +9% | 190 |
| Maine | $65K | +8% | N/A |
| South Carolina | $63K | +5% | 220 |
| New York | $63K | +4% | 470 |
| Idaho | $62K | +4% | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $62K | +3% | 370 |
| Kentucky | $61K | +3% | 200 |
| New Mexico | $61K | +2% | 130 |
| Louisiana | $61K | +2% | 100 |
| Colorado | $61K | +1% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $61K | +1% | 400 |
| Georgia | $61K | +1% | 670 |
| Utah | $60K | +1% | 120 |
| Alabama | $60K | +0% | 230 |
| Minnesota | $60K | +0% | 50 |
| California | $60K | +0% | 2,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $60K | +0% | 250 |
| Kansas | $59K | -1% | N/A |
| Montana | $59K | -2% | 80 |
| Iowa | $59K | -2% | 80 |
| Texas | $57K | -5% | 1,240 |
| Nebraska | $55K | -9% | 40 |
| South Dakota | $54K | -10% | 40 |
| North Carolina | $54K | -10% | 120 |
| Indiana | $53K | -11% | 130 |
| Virginia | $52K | -13% | N/A |
| Florida | $52K | -13% | 420 |
| Ohio | $52K | -14% | 630 |
| Hawaii | $52K | -14% | 50 |
| Illinois | $52K | -14% | 80 |
| Michigan | $51K | -15% | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $49K | -18% | 310 |
| West Virginia | $48K | -20% | 40 |
| Arkansas | $45K | -24% | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $40K | -33% | N/A |
| Mississippi | $37K | -39% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a environmental engineering technologists and technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Knoxville?
Yes — at the median salary of $91K, rent takes 24.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,471/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for environmental engineering technologists and technicians in Knoxville?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new environmental engineering technologists and technicians typically earn — is $64K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,869/month. At HUD’s $1,471/month FMR, rent would take 38% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is environmental engineering technologists and technician a high-paying job in Knoxville?
Local pay is 53% above the national median — $91K here vs. $60K nationally.
How does Knoxville compare to the national average for environmental engineering technologists and technicians?
Knoxville pays $91K median vs. the U.S. average of $60K — that’s +53%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.57), the purchasing-power equivalent is $99K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do environmental engineering technologists and technicians make in Knoxville, TN?
The median is $91,440 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,480, and experienced environmental engineering technologists and technicians can clear $98,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $91K enough to live in Knoxville?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,060/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,471/month, which eats 24.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a environmental engineering technologists and technicians salary go in Knoxville?
Knoxville has a Regional Price Parity of 92.57 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median environmental engineering technologists and technicians salary is worth about $98,779 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.