Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $50,870 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $94,830
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $39,210
    50th (median)
    $50,870
    75th
    $67,570
    90th
    $94,830

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Washington $97,020
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,950
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $69,880
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $65,470
    Wyoming $63,380

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,780
    Civil Engineers $97,640
    Mechanical Engineers $96,230
    Electrical Engineers $104,130
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,160
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 13.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,210.