Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $60,250 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $96,240
Employed locally 80
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $81,360
    90th
    $96,240

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,110
    Fresno, CA $76,240
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $75,250
    California $72,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $69,880

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 2.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.