Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for environmental engineering technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$93,770
- Oregon$85,070
- Nevada$80,050
- Alaska$79,670
- Tennessee$77,100
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Hampshire$44,310
- Mississippi$45,400
- Arkansas$47,480
- Florida$53,070
- South Dakota$53,110
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $93,770 | $100,050 | $45 | +44.6% | 270 |
| 2 | Oregon | $85,070 | $80,770 | $41 | +31.1% | 140 |
| 3 | Nevada | $80,050 | $75,330 | $38 | +23.4% | 70 |
| 4 | Alaska | $79,670 | $77,860 | $38 | +22.8% | 40 |
| 5 | Tennessee | $77,100 | $80,100 | $37 | +18.9% | 450 |
| 6 | Maryland | $75,050 | $67,510 | $36 | +15.7% | 250 |
| 7 | California | $70,580 | $60,010 | $34 | +8.8% | 2,060 |
| 8 | Arizona | $69,940 | $65,420 | $34 | +7.8% | 190 |
| 9 | Idaho | $69,630 | $62,240 | $33 | +7.3% | 80 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $68,750 | $63,200 | $33 | +6% | 220 |
| 11 | Kansas | $68,050 | $59,420 | $33 | +4.9% | — |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $67,340 | $66,860 | $32 | +3.8% | 320 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $67,250 | $61,170 | $32 | +3.7% | 130 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $66,210 | $60,110 | $32 | +2.1% | 50 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $66,050 | $59,920 | $32 | +1.8% | 250 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $65,910 | $60,740 | $32 | +1.6% | 400 |
| 17 | Georgia | $65,620 | $60,500 | $32 | +1.2% | 670 |
| 18 | New York | $65,210 | $62,540 | $31 | +0.5% | 470 |
| 19 | Alabama | $64,960 | $60,170 | $31 | +0.1% | 230 |
| 20 | Colorado | $64,290 | $60,740 | $31 | -0.9% | — |
| 21 | Montana | $64,160 | $58,870 | $31 | -1.1% | 80 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $63,120 | $61,900 | $30 | -2.7% | 370 |
| 23 | Utah | $61,950 | $60,410 | $30 | -4.5% | 120 |
| 24 | Iowa | $61,890 | $58,690 | $30 | -4.6% | 80 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $60,500 | $61,470 | $29 | -6.7% | 200 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $60,330 | $60,840 | $29 | -7% | 100 |
| 27 | Indiana | $59,740 | $53,110 | $29 | -7.9% | 130 |
| 28 | Maine | $59,480 | $64,660 | $29 | -8.3% | — |
| 29 | Hawaii | $59,240 | $51,810 | $28 | -8.7% | 50 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $58,760 | $54,690 | $28 | -9.4% | 40 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $58,180 | $53,660 | $28 | -10.3% | 120 |
| 32 | Virginia | $57,250 | $52,330 | $28 | -11.7% | — |
| 33 | Michigan | $57,140 | $50,800 | $27 | -11.9% | 220 |
| 34 | Ohio | $56,730 | $51,830 | $27 | -12.5% | 630 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $56,720 | $47,650 | $27 | -12.6% | 40 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $56,670 | $49,190 | $27 | -12.6% | 310 |
| 37 | Texas | $55,480 | $57,150 | $27 | -14.5% | 1,240 |
| 38 | Illinois | $55,340 | $51,540 | $27 | -14.7% | 80 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $53,110 | $53,960 | $26 | -18.1% | 40 |
| 40 | Florida | $53,070 | $51,970 | $26 | -18.2% | 420 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $47,480 | $45,290 | $23 | -26.8% | 200 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $45,400 | $36,680 | $22 | -30% | 100 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $44,310 | $39,880 | $21 | -31.7% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 76 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $105,250 | $98,370 | 160 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,070 | $94,410 | 190 |
| 3 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $92,230 | $91,490 | 30 |
| 4 | Knoxville, TN | $91,440 | $83,140 | 250 |
| 5 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $88,790 | $87,340 | 120 |
| 6 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $85,780 | $89,400 | 260 |
| 7 | Albuquerque, NM | $79,700 | $79,990 | 50 |
| 8 | Worcester, MA | $77,180 | $71,480 | 40 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh, PA | $77,130 | $72,660 | 80 |
| 10 | Fresno, CA | $76,240 | $76,110 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing environmental engineering technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $118,790 | $111,020 | 90 |
| 2 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $118,790 | $111,020 | 90 |
| 3 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $109,260 | $105,360 | 70 |
| 4 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $99,920 | $95,730 | 240 |
| 5 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $99,690 | $94,060 | 260 |
| 6 | Utilities | $98,510 | $100,860 | 80 |
| 7 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $98,510 | $100,860 | 80 |
| 8 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $96,640 | $93,980 | 50 |
| 9 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $96,640 | $93,980 | 50 |
| 10 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $82,480 | $86,100 | 190 |
| 11 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $82,380 | $82,550 | 230 |
| 12 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $79,670 | $80,670 | 980 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do environmental engineering technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median environmental engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $59,920 per year (mean $64,870), and about 80% earn between $39,910 and $96,660.
How much do environmental engineering technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,870 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays environmental engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for environmental engineering technologists and technicians at $93,770 per year (median $100,050).
What is the job outlook for environmental engineering technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change +1.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 1,100 openings per year.