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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

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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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $59,920/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$39,910$96,660

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +1.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 1,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningScienceSpeakingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWritingComplex Problem Solving
Top knowledge areas
Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageChemistryMechanicalPhysicsPublic Safety and Security
Core tasks

• Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.

• Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.

• Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.

• Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.

• Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.

• Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.

• Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.

• Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

The median pay for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $59,920 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

Employment for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians is projected to change +1.2% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

About 1,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.