Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 240 | $43,310 | $20.82 | |
| Alaska | 270 | $57,290 | $27.54 | |
| Arizona | 200 | $56,430 | $27.13 | |
| Arkansas | 180 | $44,190 | $21.25 | |
| California | 1,590 | $70,310 | $33.80 | |
| Colorado | 460 | $52,750 | $25.36 | |
| Connecticut | 120 | $69,060 | $33.20 | |
| Florida | 610 | $51,640 | $24.83 | |
| Georgia | 340 | $51,760 | $24.89 | |
| Hawaii | 40 | $55,080 | $26.48 | |
| Idaho | 160 | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| Illinois | 310 | $52,240 | $25.11 | |
| Indiana | 250 | $67,400 | $32.41 | |
| Iowa | 50 | $54,380 | $26.15 | |
| Kentucky | 290 | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| Louisiana | 140 | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| Maryland | $54,660 | $26.28 | ||
| Massachusetts | 540 | $55,050 | $26.46 | |
| Michigan | $42,570 | $20.47 | ||
| Minnesota | 270 | $63,850 | $30.70 | |
| Mississippi | 100 | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| Missouri | 150 | $47,190 | $22.69 | |
| Montana | 140 | $44,570 | $21.43 | |
| Nebraska | 90 | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| Nevada | 160 | $64,420 | $30.97 | |
| New Hampshire | 60 | $58,970 | $28.35 | |
| New Jersey | 460 | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| New Mexico | 30 | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| New York | 400 | $57,610 | $27.70 | |
| North Carolina | 130 | $50,090 | $24.08 | |
| North Dakota | 60 | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| Ohio | 540 | $55,840 | $26.85 | |
| Oklahoma | 210 | $50,160 | $24.12 | |
| Oregon | 70 | $65,280 | $31.39 | |
| Pennsylvania | 330 | $57,770 | $27.77 | |
| Rhode Island | $70,980 | $34.13 | ||
| South Carolina | 1,450 | $62,160 | $29.89 | |
| Tennessee | 380 | $53,420 | $25.68 | |
| Texas | 2,140 | $50,700 | $24.37 | |
| Utah | 260 | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| Virginia | $50,630 | $24.34 | ||
| Washington | 360 | $68,430 | $32.90 | |
| West Virginia | 170 | $53,500 | $25.72 | |
| Wisconsin | 240 | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| Wyoming | 40 | $62,260 | $29.93 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using water storage, waterpower, and wastewater treatment systems. Includes instruction in water storage, power and/or treatment systems and equipment; testing and inspection procedures; system maintenance procedures; and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental pollution control systems. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in identifying and disposing of hazardous materials. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, biohazard identification, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, hazardous waste disposal procedures and systems, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the health effects associated with exposure to toxic chemicals and systems occurring in the natural, work, and living environments; the management of environmental toxins and toxicity; and the development of protections for humans, animals, and plants. Includes instruction in applied ecology; microbiology; toxin transport, fate, and degradation; dermal toxicology; reproductive and genetic toxicology; atmospheric and environmental chemistry; metals toxicology; environmental mutagens and biotransformation; nutrient interaction; chemical sensitivity, disorders, and disease; risk assessment; animal waste management; environmental health; and hazardous materials management.
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$56,590 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as environmental engineering technologists and technicians.
- Less than high school 4%
- High school graduate 24%
- College dropout 31%
- Associate’s degree 20%
- Bachelor’s degree 17%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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