What are the main factors that influence an Environmental Engineering Technician'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 (0-1 years)earns $53,365, an Environmental Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $62,399, an Environmental Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $69,539, an Environmental Engineering Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $86,440, an Environmental Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $93,073,

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

Environmental Engineering Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Engineering Technician roles are District of Columbia $59,711, California $59,485, Massachusetts $58,692. 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: Professor - Environmental Engineering: $108,216; Environmental Engineering: $104,066; Environmental Engineering Technician Specialist: $83,590; Environmental Engineering Technician IV: $83,559; Senior Environmental Engineering Technician: $67,230.

Environmental Engineering Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Environmental Engineering Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Engineering Technician in Delaware is $54,615 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,073
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,589 to $60,612
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,923

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Environmental Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,612	$5,051	$1,166	$29
Average	$54,615	$4,551	$1,050	$26
25th Percentile	$50,589	$4,216	$973	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineering Technician Salaries

An Environmental Engineering Technician'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'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,365
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,399
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,539
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,440
Expert (over 8 years): $93,073

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$53,365
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$62,399
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$69,539
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$86,440
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$93,073

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How Do Environmental Engineering Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,711.
California: $59,485.
Massachusetts: $58,692.

District of Columbia $59,711 California $59,485 Massachusetts $58,692 Washington $58,476 New Jersey $58,455 Alaska $58,379 Connecticut $57,635 New York $57,333

Hawaii $56,368 Rhode Island $55,915 Maryland $55,607 Minnesota $55,186 Colorado $55,025 Illinois $54,971 Oregon $54,766 Delaware $54,615

New Hampshire $54,520 Virginia $54,307 Pennsylvania $53,687 Nevada $53,374 North Dakota $53,272 Michigan $53,110 Wisconsin $53,051 Vermont $52,932

Texas $52,603 Maine $52,582 Arizona $52,549 Ohio $52,512 Georgia $52,015 Indiana $51,767 Wyoming $51,719 Utah $51,643

Iowa $51,611 Kansas $51,352 Louisiana $51,277 North Carolina $51,250 Missouri $51,239 Florida $51,028 Montana $50,915 Nebraska $50,807

Kentucky $50,748 South Carolina $50,532 Tennessee $50,397 Idaho $50,344 New Mexico $49,950 Oklahoma $49,864 Alabama $49,545 South Dakota $49,011

Arkansas $48,720 West Virginia $48,564 Mississippi $48,095

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineering Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $54,369
Little Creek: $54,767
Magnolia: $54,688

Lincoln, DE $54,369 Little Creek, DE $54,767 Magnolia, DE $54,688 Milford, DE $54,507 Marydel, DE $54,596 Millsboro, DE $54,141 Millville, DE $54,224 Milton, DE $54,318

Nassau, DE $54,358 Ocean View, DE $54,215 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,319 Seaford, DE $54,350 Selbyville, DE $54,125 Smyrna, DE $54,805 Viola, DE $54,552 Woodside, DE $54,699

Bear, DE $54,573 Newark, DE $54,552 Claymont, DE $54,664 Delaware City, DE $54,607 Hockessin, DE $54,547 Kirkwood, DE $54,596 Middletown, DE $54,618 Montchanin, DE $54,560

New Castle, DE $54,568 Odessa, DE $54,644 Port Penn, DE $54,681 Rockland, DE $54,565 Saint Georges, DE $54,600 Townsend, DE $54,684 Winterthur, DE $54,572 Lewes, DE $54,339

Wilmington, DE $54,550 Dover, DE $54,767 Dover Afb, DE $54,478 Bethany Beach, DE $54,158 Bethel, DE $54,214 Bridgeville, DE $54,342 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,613 Cheswold, DE $54,749

Clayton, DE $54,751 Dagsboro, DE $54,120 Delmar, DE $54,033 Ellendale, DE $54,197 Felton, DE $54,503 Fenwick Island, DE $54,132 Frankford, DE $54,038 Frederica, DE $54,557

Georgetown, DE $54,100 Greenwood, DE $54,351 Harbeson, DE $54,157 Harrington, DE $54,434 Hartly, DE $54,603 Houston, DE $54,356 Kenton, DE $54,753 Laurel, DE $54,067

Yorklyn, DE $54,564

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

Understanding how an Environmental Engineering Technician'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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$50,589

Average $54,615/year

$60,612

$4,216

Average $4,551/month

$5,051

$973

Average $1,050/week

$1,166

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,612	$5,051	$1,166	$29
Average	$54,615	$4,551	$1,050	$26
25th Percentile	$50,589	$4,216	$973	$24

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