Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in U.S. (2024)
In U.S., environmental engineering technologists and technicians earn $58,890 at the median — $28.31 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $59K get you in U.S.?
About environmental engineering technologists and technicians
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level environmental engineering technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K.Top earners bring in $92K or more - a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 U.S.?
The median is $58,890 a year - that works out to about $28.31 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,670, and experienced environmental engineering technologists and technicians can clear $92,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,113/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 34.3% 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 U.S.?
U.S. 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 $58,890 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.