Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $88,790 +50.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.69
10th percentile $62,700
90th percentile $104,370
Employed locally 120
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,700
    25th
    $79,670
    50th (median)
    $88,790
    75th
    $99,620
    90th
    $104,370

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 6% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $89,610
    Oregon $80,390
    Worcester, MA $77,180
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $76,340
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,600
    California $72,140

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $126,530
    Civil Engineers $104,360
    Electrical Engineers $114,130
    Mechanical Engineers $103,010
    Engineers, All Other $129,550
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $42.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 50.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $62,700 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,670.