Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $62,020 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.82
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $96,520
Employed locally 80
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $62,020
    75th
    $71,970
    90th
    $96,520

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,240
    Washington $97,020
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $89,610
    Knoxville, TN $88,990

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,100
    Rochester, NY $52,530

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,490
    Civil Engineers $101,430
    Mechanical Engineers $111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,590
    Electrical Engineers $103,440
    Engineers, All Other $131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Albany, NY is $29.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.76 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 5.3% above the national median of $58,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.