Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $48,370 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.26
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $71,590
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $48,370
    75th
    $56,080
    90th
    $71,590

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,790
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $56,720
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $52,210
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,460
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $45,300

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,030
    Industrial Engineers $101,880
    Electrical Engineers $130,900
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,530
    Mechanical Engineers $102,750
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $23.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 17.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.