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 $53,954, an Environmental Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $63,060, an Environmental Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $70,269, an Environmental Engineering Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $87,386, an Environmental Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $94,117,

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 Rhode Island

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Environmental Engineering Technician in Rhode Island is $55,151 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): $67,281
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,062 to $61,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,340

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Environmental Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,500	$5,125	$1,183	$30
Average	$55,151	$4,596	$1,061	$27
25th Percentile	$51,062	$4,255	$982	$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): $53,954
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,060
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,269
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,386
Expert (over 8 years): $94,117

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$53,954
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$63,060
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$70,269
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$87,386
Environme... Level Environmental Engineering Technician	$94,117

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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:

Adamsville: $55,669
Albion: $54,745
Ashaway: $55,880

Adamsville, RI $55,669 Albion, RI $54,745 Ashaway, RI $55,880 Barrington, RI $54,745 Block Island, RI $55,590 Bradford, RI $55,843 Bristol, RI $54,692 Carolina, RI $55,389

Charlestown, RI $55,447 Chepachet, RI $54,639 Clayville, RI $54,692 Coventry, RI $54,639 West Greenwich, RI $54,602 East Greenwich, RI $54,676 Exeter, RI $55,843 Fiskeville, RI $54,745

Forestdale, RI $54,692 Foster, RI $54,602 Glendale, RI $54,602 Greene, RI $55,215 Greenville, RI $54,745 Harmony, RI $54,729 Harrisville, RI $54,639 Hope, RI $54,745

Hope Valley, RI $55,880 Hopkinton, RI $55,896 Jamestown, RI $55,336 Kenyon, RI $55,828 Little Compton, RI $55,648 Manville, RI $54,745 Mapleville, RI $54,602 Newport, RI $55,347

Middletown, RI $55,579 North Kingstown, RI $54,586 North Scituate, RI $54,729 Oakland, RI $54,655 Pascoag, RI $54,623 Pawtucket, RI $54,745 Central Falls, RI $54,745 Cumberland, RI $54,745

Lincoln, RI $54,745 Portsmouth, RI $55,125 Prudence Island, RI $54,639 Rockville, RI $55,896 Saunderstown, RI $55,368 Shannock, RI $55,812 Slatersville, RI $54,692 Slocum, RI $55,368

Tiverton, RI $55,685 Wakefield, RI $55,310 Kingston, RI $55,320 Narragansett, RI $55,331 Peace Dale, RI $55,310 Warren, RI $54,729 Warwick, RI $54,745 Westerly, RI $55,912

West Kingston, RI $55,352 West Warwick, RI $54,745 Wood River Junction, RI $55,843 Woonsocket, RI $54,692 North Smithfield, RI $54,729 Wyoming, RI $55,828 Providence, RI $54,745 Cranston, RI $54,745

North Providence, RI $54,745 East Providence, RI $54,745 Riverside, RI $54,745 Rumford, RI $54,745 Smithfield, RI $54,745 Johnston, RI $54,745

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

$51,062

Average $55,151/year

$61,500

$4,255

Average $4,596/month

$5,125

$982

Average $1,061/week

$1,183

$25

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,500	$5,125	$1,183	$30
Average	$55,151	$4,596	$1,061	$27
25th Percentile	$51,062	$4,255	$982	$25

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