Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $60,590 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $48,470
90th percentile $80,760
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,470
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $60,590
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $80,760

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 41% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $104,710
    Mechanical Engineers $110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,180
    Electrical Engineers $110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,630
    Industrial Engineers $106,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Denver, CO is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 2.9% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,470 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.