Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for environmental engineering technologists and technicians is $59,920 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,680 in Mississippi to $100,050 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $39,910
- 25th percentile
- $48,200
- Median
- $59,920
- 75th percentile
- $75,960
- Top 10%
- $96,660
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,190 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $100,050 | +67% | $52,990 | $122,320 | 270 |
| 2 | Oregon | $80,770 | +35% | $62,700 | $99,620 | 140 |
| 3 | Tennessee | $80,100 | +34% | $44,670 | $98,120 | 450 |
| 4 | Alaska | $77,860 | +30% | $66,590 | $93,910 | 40 |
| 5 | Nevada | $75,330 | +26% | $55,130 | $100,730 | 70 |
| 6 | Maryland | $67,510 | +13% | $48,320 | $101,410 | 250 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $66,860 | +12% | $47,240 | $84,270 | 320 |
| 8 | Arizona | $65,420 | +9% | $49,110 | $96,900 | 190 |
| 9 | Maine | $64,660 | +8% | $34,180 | $68,280 | Not published |
| 10 | South Carolina | $63,200 | +5% | $46,050 | $96,250 | 220 |
| 11 | New York | $62,540 | +4% | $43,540 | $92,900 | 470 |
| 12 | Idaho | $62,240 | +4% | $45,550 | $104,720 | 80 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $61,900 | +3% | $49,830 | $75,970 | 370 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $61,470 | +3% | $42,660 | $77,390 | 200 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $61,170 | +2% | $39,560 | $101,370 | 130 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $60,840 | +2% | $36,400 | $88,000 | 100 |
| 17 | Colorado | $60,740 | +1% | $47,840 | $82,060 | Not published |
| 18 | New Jersey | $60,740 | +1% | $47,060 | $82,930 | 400 |
| 19 | Georgia | $60,500 | +1% | $38,590 | $88,610 | 670 |
| 20 | Utah | $60,410 | +1% | $37,690 | $81,990 | 120 |
| 21 | Alabama | $60,170 | 0% | $45,160 | $86,810 | 230 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $60,110 | 0% | $47,690 | $104,130 | 50 |
| 23 | California | $60,010 | 0% | $45,540 | $111,110 | 2,060 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $59,920 | 0% | $43,180 | $101,550 | 250 |
| 25 | Kansas | $59,420 | −1% | $36,250 | $108,350 | Not published |
| 26 | Montana | $58,870 | −2% | $43,850 | $81,940 | 80 |
| 27 | Iowa | $58,690 | −2% | $44,920 | $78,280 | 80 |
| 28 | Texas | $57,150 | −5% | $36,240 | $78,560 | 1,240 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $54,690 | −9% | $37,140 | $89,570 | 40 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $53,960 | −10% | $38,540 | $63,400 | 40 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $53,660 | −10% | $43,190 | $73,470 | 120 |
| 32 | Indiana | $53,110 | −11% | $46,680 | $89,280 | 130 |
| 33 | Virginia | $52,330 | −13% | $45,570 | $75,280 | Not published |
| 34 | Florida | $51,970 | −13% | $34,930 | $69,080 | 420 |
| 35 | Ohio | $51,830 | −14% | $38,930 | $83,520 | 630 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $51,810 | −14% | $36,000 | $82,080 | 50 |
| 37 | Illinois | $51,540 | −14% | $42,130 | $65,910 | 80 |
| 38 | Michigan | $50,800 | −15% | $47,290 | $70,890 | 220 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $49,190 | −18% | $43,200 | $77,750 | 310 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $47,650 | −20% | $46,560 | $79,220 | 40 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $45,290 | −24% | $38,190 | $57,740 | 200 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $39,880 | −33% | $36,260 | $51,370 | Not published |
| 43 | Mississippi | $36,680 | −39% | $35,000 | $68,620 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary questions
Which state pays environmental engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $100,050 a year (+67% vs. the national median of $59,920). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays environmental engineering technologists and technicians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $36,680 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most environmental engineering technologists and technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,060, with a median of $60,010.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.