Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $107,940 +83.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.89
10th percentile $61,390
90th percentile $134,510
Employed locally 130
National median $58,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,390
    25th
    $90,180
    50th (median)
    $107,940
    75th
    $127,190
    90th
    $134,510

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $88,790

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $67,570

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,050
    Electrical Engineers $186,920
    Mechanical Engineers $147,730
    Industrial Engineers $136,290
    Engineers, All Other $157,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA is $51.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 83.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $61,390 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,180.