Pay varies with the worker's level of education, responsibility, and experience. Pay also varies by employer and area of the country. Those who have supervisory duties usually earn higher wages.
Full-time technologists and technicians generally receive benefits. Typical benefits are health insurance, a retirement plan, sick leave, and paid vacation. Some companies provide money for continuing education classes.
Environmental engineering technologists and technicians (SOC 17-3025)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $22.03 | $30.32 | $41.52 |
| Yearly | $45,807 | $63,078 | $86,355 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $23.47 | $41.52 | $41.63 |
| Yearly | $48,815 | $86,354 | $86,583 | |
| United States | Hourly | $20.29 | $24.51 | $32.00 |
| Yearly | $42,190 | $50,980 | $66,550 | |