Environmental Engineering Technician III Salary in Ripon, CA

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Engineering Technician III'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): $55,031
• Environmental Engineering Technician II (1-3 years): $64,356
• Environmental Engineering Technician III (3-5 years): $71,722
• Environmental Engineering Technician IV (5-7 years): $89,138
• Environmental Engineering Supervisor (7+ years): $95,970

Environmental Engineering Technician III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Environmental Engineering Technician III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $80,221. While startup companies pay approximate $67,843.

Environmental Engineering Technician III Salary by Company Size

Environmental Engineering Technician III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Environmental Engineering Technician III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Environmental Engineering Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Environmental Engineering Technician III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Environmental Engineering Technician III