Environmental Service Tech Salary in the United States

How much does an Environmental Service Tech make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Service Tech in the United States is $100,660 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,687
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,291 to $110,096
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,851
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Environmental Service Tech Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $110,096 $9,175 $2,117 $53
Average $100,660 $8,388 $1,936 $48
25th Percentile $90,291 $7,524 $1,736 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Service Tech Salaries

An Environmental Service Tech'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Service Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Service Tech'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): $98,212
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,500
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,940
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,432
  • Expert (over 8 years): $105,437
Levels Salary
Entry Level Environmental Service Tech$98,212
Intermediate Level Environmental Service Tech$98,500
Senior Level Environmental Service Tech$99,940
Specialist Level Environmental Service Tech$102,432
Expert Level Environmental Service Tech$105,437
$98,212 0 yr
$98,500 < 2 yrs
$99,940 2-4 yrs
$102,432 5-8 yrs
$105,437 > 8 yrs
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How Do Environmental Service Tech 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 Service Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $111,451.
  • California: $111,028.
  • Massachusetts: $109,548.

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Service Teches

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:

  • San Jose: $126,962
  • San Francisco: $125,714
  • Oakland: $122,926

What Skills Can Increase an Environmental Service Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.52% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Healthcare Services (Mentioned in 3.43% Job Postings): The improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals and allied health fields.
  • Environmental Science (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Environmental science refers to a grouping of scientific disciplines that are all concerned with the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the surroundings in which organisms live.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.52%
Healthcare Services 3.43%
Environmental Science 1.43%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Environmental Service Tech's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Environmental Science: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $108,713
8%
Environmental Science
 $107,706
7%
Project Management
 $107,706
7%
Team Management
 $106,700
6%
Innovation
 $106,700
6%
Program Management
 $106,700
6%
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How Education impacts an Environmental Service Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Environmental Service Teches enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Environmental Service Tech with a Bachelor's Degree is between $106,160 and $112,030).

Environmental Service Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Environmental Service Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 13.9%
Associates 5.0%
Bachelors 53.3%
Masters 23.9%
Doctorate 3.3%
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Environmental Service Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Service Tech'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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$90,291
Average $100,660/year
$110,096
$7,524
Average $8,388/month
$9,175
$1,736
Average $1,936/week
$2,117
$43
Average $48/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $110,096 $9,175 $2,117 $53
Average $100,660 $8,388 $1,936 $48
25th Percentile $90,291 $7,524 $1,736 $43

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Salary Trends for Environmental Service Tech

Salaries for an Environmental Service Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,081 in 2023 to around $81,115 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environmental Service Tech salary trends, .

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