Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$59,920/yr
Typical range
$48,200 – $75,960
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians does
You'll support environmental engineers in testing air and water quality, managing waste systems, and developing solutions to pollution problems. Your work helps protect natural resources and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
- Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr
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