Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for environmental engineering technologists and technicians is $28.85 an hour ($60,010 a year). About 2,060 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,920). California ranks 23rd of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for environmental engineering technologists and technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.89 | $45,540 |
| 25% of workers | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.85 | $60,010 |
| 75% of workers | $39.06 | $81,230 |
| 90% of workers | $53.42 | $111,110 |
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $105,250 | 160 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $85,780 | 260 |
| Fresno | $76,240 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $61,560 | 190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $59,340 | 260 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $58,830 | 350 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $58,020 | 340 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $53,030 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for environmental engineering technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
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