Environmental Engineering Technologist salary
From 18 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 17-3025: Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Environmental Engineering Technologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 18 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Environmental Engineering Technologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 17-3025, Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians). The median base salary is $65,270, 47% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $58,680 and $80,000.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Environmental Engineering Technologist does
Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
Typical tasks
- Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
- Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
- Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
- Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
- Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
- Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3025.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians), the median annual wage was $59,920 in May 2025, with 12,190 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $65,270, 9% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,703 | $39,910 |
| 25th percentile | $58,680 | $48,200 |
| Median | $65,270 | $59,920 |
| 75th percentile | $80,000 | $75,960 |
| 90th percentile | $83,897 | $96,660 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $57,703 |
| 25th | $58,680 |
| 50th (median) | $65,270 |
| 75th | $80,000 |
| 90th | $83,897 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Environmental Engineering Technologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Environmental Engineering Technologist jobs is $65,270 (18 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $58,680 and $80,000.
Do H-1B Environmental Engineering Technologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($65,270) is 9% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($59,920, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.