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Environmental Engineering Technicians in The United States

(Técnicos en ingeniería ambiental)

Environmental Engineering Technicians -- Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental pollution, including waste treatment and site remediation. May assist in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under direction of engineer.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)17-3025.00
Career InterestsRIC
Minimum education required(Associate)
Associate's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.89 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)17,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)19,500
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)2,000
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$32,610
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$54,740
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$82,930
Career ClusterScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
(Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas)
Major Occupational GroupArchitecture and Engineering

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