Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $52,530 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.26
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $64,800
Employed locally 70
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $52,530
    75th
    $60,100
    90th
    $64,800

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $107,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $62,100
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $62,020

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,360
    Mechanical Engineers $99,510
    Civil Engineers $97,030
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,510
    Electrical Engineers $105,260
    Engineers, All Other $101,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Rochester, NY is $25.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Rochester, NY is 10.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.