SOC 17-3025 · May 2025 · United States
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians across the United States is $59,920 per year, measured over 12,190 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $100,050.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 172.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $100,050 and Mississippi pays $36,680.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $100,050 | 270 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $80,770 | 140 | |
| 3 | Tennessee | $80,100 | 450 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $77,860 | 40 | |
| 5 | Nevada | $75,330 | 70 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $67,510 | 250 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $66,860 | 320 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $65,420 | 190 | |
| 9 | Maine | $64,660 | — | |
| 10 | South Carolina | $63,200 | 220 |
States with the most Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,060 | $60,010 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,240 | $57,150 | |
| 3 | Georgia | 670 | $60,500 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 630 | $51,830 | |
| 5 | New York | 470 | $62,540 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | 450 | $80,100 | |
| 7 | Florida | 420 | $51,970 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 400 | $60,740 | |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 370 | $61,900 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 320 | $66,860 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $105,250 | 160 |
| 2 | Seattle | $105,070 | 190 |
| 3 | Las Vegas | $92,230 | 30 |
| 4 | Knoxville | $91,440 | 250 |
| 5 | Portland | $88,790 | 120 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $85,780 | 260 |
| 7 | Albuquerque | $79,700 | 50 |
| 8 | Worcester | $77,180 | 40 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | $77,130 | 80 |
| 10 | Fresno | $76,240 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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