Environmental engineering technologists and technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$58,890
~$28/hr · ~$4,908/mo
US Jobs
13K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
This occupation is a hybrid of physical fieldwork and digital knowledge work. While AI can significantly automate data analysis, report reviewing, and regulatory compliance checks, it cannot physically collect soil and water samples, maintain field equipment, or perform on-site hazardous material disposal. The BLS already notes that automated testing is increasing productivity, which limits job growth even as the core physical tasks remain human-centric.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TNBEST VALUE | $88,990 | Below avg (92.2) | $96,483 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $107,940 | Above avg (113.1) | $95,472 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $89,610 | Average (98.3) | $91,173 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $84,800 | Below avg (93.6) | $90,572 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $97,240 | Above avg (112.7) | $86,258 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $98,110 | Above avg (117.6) | $83,462 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $78,360 | Average (98.3) | $79,735 |
| Huntsville, AL | $74,700 | Below avg (93.8) | $79,630 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $75,060 | Below avg (94.7) | $79,256 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $70,010 | Below avg (92.3) | $75,809 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $70,050 | Below avg (94.3) | $74,262 |
| Tulsa, OK | $66,730 | Below avg (89.9) | $74,231 |
| Greeley, CO | $71,510 | Below avg (96.6) | $73,994 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $72,040 | Average (101.1) | $71,258 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,950 | Above avg (104.3) | $69,941 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+1% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$28/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,908/mo
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