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

What industry pays the highest salary for Environmental Engineering Technician?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Environmental Engineering Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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 $54,645, an Environmental Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $63,910, an Environmental Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $71,226, an Environmental Engineering Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $88,515, an Environmental Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $95,294,

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 $59,722, California $59,496, Massachusetts $58,703. 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: $108,316; Environmental Engineering: $104,071; Environmental Engineering Technician Specialist: $83,590; Environmental Engineering Technician IV: $83,576; Senior Environmental Engineering Technician: $67,260.

Environmental Engineering Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Environmental Engineering Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Engineering Technician in Rhode Island is $55,925 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,664
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,801 to $62,070
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,047

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Environmental Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,070	$5,172	$1,194	$30
Average	$55,925	$4,660	$1,075	$27
25th Percentile	$51,801	$4,317	$996	$25

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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): $54,645
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,910
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,226
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,515
Expert (over 8 years): $95,294

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$54,645
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$63,910
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$71,226
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$88,515
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$95,294

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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: $59,722.
California: $59,496.
Massachusetts: $58,703.

District of Columbia $59,722 California $59,496 Massachusetts $58,703 Washington $58,487 New Jersey $58,466 Alaska $58,390 Connecticut $57,646 New York $57,344

Hawaii $56,378 Rhode Island $55,925 Maryland $55,618 Minnesota $55,197 Colorado $55,035 Illinois $54,981 Oregon $54,776 Delaware $54,625

New Hampshire $54,530 Virginia $54,318 Pennsylvania $53,697 Nevada $53,384 North Dakota $53,282 Michigan $53,120 Wisconsin $53,061 Vermont $52,942

Texas $52,613 Maine $52,592 Arizona $52,559 Ohio $52,521 Georgia $52,025 Indiana $51,777 Wyoming $51,728 Utah $51,653

Iowa $51,621 Kansas $51,362 Louisiana $51,286 North Carolina $51,259 Missouri $51,248 Florida $51,038 Montana $50,925 Nebraska $50,817

Kentucky $50,758 South Carolina $50,542 Tennessee $50,407 Idaho $50,353 New Mexico $49,959 Oklahoma $49,873 Alabama $49,555 South Dakota $49,021

Arkansas $48,729 West Virginia $48,573 Mississippi $48,104

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:

Adamsville: $56,624
Albion: $56,146
Ashaway: $56,517

Adamsville, RI $56,624 Albion, RI $56,146 Ashaway, RI $56,517 Barrington, RI $55,998 Block Island, RI $56,310 Bradford, RI $56,483 Bristol, RI $56,214 Carolina, RI $56,389

Charlestown, RI $56,410 Chepachet, RI $56,298 Clayville, RI $56,141 Coventry, RI $56,143 West Greenwich, RI $56,298 East Greenwich, RI $56,106 Exeter, RI $56,283 Fiskeville, RI $55,997

Forestdale, RI $56,428 Foster, RI $56,268 Glendale, RI $56,433 Greene, RI $56,342 Greenville, RI $56,018 Harmony, RI $56,091 Harrisville, RI $56,408 Hope, RI $56,032

Hope Valley, RI $56,467 Hopkinton, RI $56,542 Jamestown, RI $56,353 Kenyon, RI $56,382 Little Compton, RI $56,615 Manville, RI $56,220 Mapleville, RI $56,309 Newport, RI $56,409

Middletown, RI $56,434 North Kingstown, RI $56,202 North Scituate, RI $56,091 Oakland, RI $56,369 Pascoag, RI $56,446 Pawtucket, RI $55,914 Central Falls, RI $55,939 Cumberland, RI $56,257

Lincoln, RI $55,995 Portsmouth, RI $56,403 Prudence Island, RI $56,287 Rockville, RI $56,533 Saunderstown, RI $56,319 Shannock, RI $56,386 Slatersville, RI $56,429 Slocum, RI $56,317

Tiverton, RI $56,575 Wakefield, RI $56,367 Kingston, RI $56,345 Narragansett, RI $56,382 Peace Dale, RI $56,360 Warren, RI $56,142 Warwick, RI $55,986 Westerly, RI $56,530

West Kingston, RI $56,363 West Warwick, RI $56,054 Wood River Junction, RI $56,443 Woonsocket, RI $56,431 North Smithfield, RI $56,303 Wyoming, RI $56,386 Providence, RI $55,898 Cranston, RI $55,906

North Providence, RI $55,912 East Providence, RI $55,902 Riverside, RI $55,920 Rumford, RI $55,912 Smithfield, RI $56,025 Johnston, RI $55,931

Environmental Engineering Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Environmental Engineering Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Environmental Engineering Technician positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Environmental Engineering Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Environmental Engineering Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$72,702	$35.0	30%
Software & Networking	$69,906	$34.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$67,110	$32.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$58,721	$28.0	5%
Chemicals	$58,721	$28.0	5%

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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$51,801

Average $55,925/year

$62,070

$4,317

Average $4,660/month

$5,172

$996

Average $1,075/week

$1,194

$25

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,070	$5,172	$1,194	$30
Average	$55,925	$4,660	$1,075	$27
25th Percentile	$51,801	$4,317	$996	$25

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