Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $46,880 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $45,210
90th percentile $74,970
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,210
    25th
    $46,090
    50th (median)
    $46,880
    75th
    $56,510
    90th
    $74,970

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 46% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,790
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,360
    New Mexico $77,460
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,600

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,440
    Mechanical Engineers $104,240
    Electrical Engineers $114,370
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $119,210
    Aerospace Engineers $170,080
    Industrial Engineers $102,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 20.4% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,210 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,090.