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 $52,456, an Environmental Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $61,309, an Environmental Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $68,317, an Environmental Engineering Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $84,959, an Environmental Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,502,

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 $58,490, California $58,268, Massachusetts $57,492. 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 Manager: $122,466; Civil And Environmental Engineering: $110,732; Professor - Environmental Engineering: $108,023; Environmental Engineering: $104,442; Senior Environmental Engineering Technician: $67,170.

Environmental Engineering Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Environmental Engineering Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Environmental Engineering Technician in Delaware is $53,619 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): $65,412
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,644 to $59,792
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,025

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Environmental Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,792	$4,983	$1,150	$29
Average	$53,619	$4,468	$1,031	$26
25th Percentile	$49,644	$4,137	$955	$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): $52,456
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,309
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,317
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,959
Expert (over 8 years): $91,502

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$52,456
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$61,309
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$68,317
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$84,959
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$91,502

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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: $58,490.
California: $58,268.
Massachusetts: $57,492.

District of Columbia $58,490 California $58,268 Massachusetts $57,492 Washington $57,280 New Jersey $57,259 Alaska $57,185 Connecticut $56,456 New York $56,160

Hawaii $55,215 Rhode Island $54,771 Maryland $54,470 Minnesota $54,058 Colorado $53,899 Illinois $53,847 Oregon $53,646 Delaware $53,498

New Hampshire $53,405 Virginia $53,197 Pennsylvania $52,589 Nevada $52,283 North Dakota $52,182 Michigan $52,024 Wisconsin $51,966 Vermont $51,850

Texas $51,527 Maine $51,506 Arizona $51,475 Ohio $51,438 Georgia $50,952 Indiana $50,709 Wyoming $50,661 Utah $50,587

Iowa $50,555 Kansas $50,302 Louisiana $50,228 North Carolina $50,201 Missouri $50,191 Florida $49,985 Montana $49,874 Nebraska $49,768

Kentucky $49,710 South Carolina $49,499 Tennessee $49,367 Idaho $49,314 New Mexico $48,928 Oklahoma $48,844 Alabama $48,532 South Dakota $48,009

Arkansas $47,724 West Virginia $47,571 Mississippi $47,111

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: $55,368
Little Creek: $54,855
Magnolia: $55,083

Lincoln, DE $55,368 Little Creek, DE $54,855 Magnolia, DE $55,083 Milford, DE $55,368 Marydel, DE $54,649 Millsboro, DE $55,368 Millville, DE $55,738 Milton, DE $55,368

Nassau, DE $55,368 Ocean View, DE $55,738 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,738 Seaford, DE $54,787 Selbyville, DE $55,738 Smyrna, DE $54,586 Viola, DE $55,083 Woodside, DE $54,924

Bear, DE $54,185 Newark, DE $54,206 Claymont, DE $54,248 Delaware City, DE $54,206 Hockessin, DE $54,248 Kirkwood, DE $54,206 Middletown, DE $54,475 Montchanin, DE $54,248

New Castle, DE $54,248 Odessa, DE $54,549 Port Penn, DE $54,058 Rockland, DE $54,248 Saint Georges, DE $54,206 Townsend, DE $54,470 Winterthur, DE $54,248 Lewes, DE $55,368

Wilmington, DE $54,248 Dover, DE $54,829 Dover Afb, DE $54,956 Bethany Beach, DE $55,738 Bethel, DE $54,787 Bridgeville, DE $55,368 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,887 Cheswold, DE $54,702

Clayton, DE $54,565 Dagsboro, DE $55,738 Delmar, DE $54,787 Ellendale, DE $55,368 Felton, DE $55,368 Fenwick Island, DE $55,738 Frankford, DE $55,738 Frederica, DE $55,368

Georgetown, DE $55,368 Greenwood, DE $55,368 Harbeson, DE $55,368 Harrington, DE $55,368 Hartly, DE $54,539 Houston, DE $55,368 Kenton, DE $54,565 Laurel, DE $54,787

Yorklyn, DE $54,248

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 May 18, 2021

$49,644

Average $53,619/year

$59,792

$4,137

Average $4,468/month

$4,983

$955

Average $1,031/week

$1,150

$24

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,792	$4,983	$1,150	$29
Average	$53,619	$4,468	$1,031	$26
25th Percentile	$49,644	$4,137	$955	$24

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