Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $49,360 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $46,220
90th percentile $79,040
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,220
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $49,360
    75th
    $64,150
    90th
    $79,040

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $72,950
    Madison, WI $62,080
    Wisconsin $59,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,650
    Appleton, WI $45,390

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Mechanical Engineers $96,620
    Civil Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $101,000
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 16.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,220 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.