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Quick Facts: Environmental Engineering Technicians | |
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$50,620 per year
$24.34 per hour |
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Associate's degree | |
None | |
None | |
18,500 | |
7% (Faster than average) | |
1,400 |
What Environmental Engineering Technicians Do
Environmental engineering technicians carry out the plans that environmental engineers develop.
Work Environment
Most environmental engineering technicians work full time. They typically work indoors, usually in laboratories, and often have regular working hours. However, they must sometimes work irregular hours in order to monitor operations.
How to Become an Environmental Engineering Technician
Environmental engineering technicians typically need an associate’s degree in environmental engineering technology or a related field.
Pay
The median annual wage for environmental engineering technicians was $50,620 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of environmental engineering technicians is projected to grow 7 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment in this occupation typically is tied to projects created by environmental engineers. State and local governments’ concerns regarding water availability and quality should lead to efforts to increase the efficiency of water use.
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