Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $56,930 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.37
10th percentile $49,630
90th percentile $73,800
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,630
    25th
    $52,700
    50th (median)
    $56,930
    75th
    $61,800
    90th
    $73,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,450

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Houston, TX is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 3.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,630 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,700.