What are the main factors that influence an Environmental Engineering Technician I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Environmental Engineering Technician 's salary?

An Environmental Engineering Technician 's salary grows with experience: an Environmental Engineering Technician I (0-1 years)earns $57,117, an Environmental Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $66,786, an Environmental Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $74,428, an Environmental Engineering Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $92,517, an Environmental Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $99,616,

What are the highest paying states for an Environmental Engineering Technician I?

Environmental Engineering Technician I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Engineering Technician I roles are District of Columbia $57,117, California $56,900, Massachusetts $56,142. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Environmental Engineering Technician roles make?

Salaries for Environmental Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: Environmental Engineering Technician Specialist: $83,590; Environmental Engineering Technician IV: $83,559; Senior Environmental Engineering Technician: $67,230; Environmental Engineering Technician III: $67,222; Intermediate Environmental Engineering Technician: $60,320.

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Environmental Engineering Technician I Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Environmental Engineering Technician I make in District of Columbia?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Engineering Technician I in District of Columbia is $57,117 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Environmental Engineering Technician I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,529
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,054 to $63,090
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,354

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Environmental Engineering Technician I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,090	$5,258	$1,213	$30
Average	$57,117	$4,760	$1,098	$27
25th Percentile	$53,054	$4,421	$1,020	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineering Technician I Salaries

An Environmental Engineering Technician I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Engineering Technician I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Environmental Engineering Technician I (0-1 years): $57,117
Environmental Engineering Technician II (1-3 years): $66,786
Environmental Engineering Technician III (3-5 years): $74,428
Environmental Engineering Technician IV (5-7 years): $92,517
Environmental Engineering Supervisor (7+ years): $99,616

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Environmental Engineering Technician I	0-1 years	$57,117
Environmental Engineering Technician II	1-3 years	$66,786
Environmental Engineering Technician III	3-5 years	$74,428
Environmental Engineering Technician IV	5-7 years	$92,517
Environmental Engineering Supervisor	7+ years	$99,616

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How Do Environmental Engineering Technician I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Environmental Engineering Technician Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,117.
California: $56,900.
Massachusetts: $56,142.

District of Columbia $57,117 California $56,900 Massachusetts $56,142 Washington $55,936 New Jersey $55,915 Alaska $55,843 Connecticut $55,131 New York $54,842

Hawaii $53,919 Rhode Island $53,485 Maryland $53,191 Minnesota $52,789 Colorado $52,634 Illinois $52,583 Oregon $52,387 Delaware $52,242

New Hampshire $52,151 Virginia $51,948 Pennsylvania $51,355 Nevada $51,056 North Dakota $50,958 Michigan $50,803 Wisconsin $50,746 Vermont $50,633

Texas $50,318 Maine $50,297 Arizona $50,266 Ohio $50,230 Georgia $49,756 Indiana $49,518 Wyoming $49,472 Utah $49,400

Iowa $49,369 Kansas $49,121 Louisiana $49,049 North Carolina $49,023 Missouri $49,013 Florida $48,812 Montana $48,703 Nebraska $48,600

Kentucky $48,543 South Carolina $48,337 Tennessee $48,208 Idaho $48,156 New Mexico $47,780 Oklahoma $47,697 Alabama $47,393 South Dakota $46,882

Arkansas $46,604 West Virginia $46,454 Mississippi $46,005

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineering Technician Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $56,807
Washington: $56,808
Naval Anacost Annex: $56,805

Parcel Return Service, DC $56,807 Washington, DC $56,808 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $56,805 Washington Navy Yard, DC $56,807

Environmental Engineering Technician I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Engineering Technician I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$53,054

Average $57,117/year

$63,090

$4,421

Average $4,760/month

$5,258

$1,020

Average $1,098/week

$1,213

$26

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,090	$5,258	$1,213	$30
Average	$57,117	$4,760	$1,098	$27
25th Percentile	$53,054	$4,421	$1,020	$26

Environmental Engineering Technician I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Environmental Engineering Technician I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Environmental Engineering Technician II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $66,786 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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