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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in California

Environmental engineering technologists and technicians apply engineering principles to equipment and systems that prevent, control, and remediate environmental problems such as waste treatment and site contamination. They work under the direction of engineers or scientists in settings including treatment facilities, industrial sites, government agencies, and environmental consulting firms. In California the median pay is $60,010 a year, 0% above the national median of $59,920.

$60,010median pay in California, per year

$49,400–$81,230middle half earn

2,060employed in California

$59,920U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in California

8,996open roles like this on employer career sites, 783 in California or remote

209employers hiring

5,525posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in California and remote

Field Service Technician III · Canon U.S.A., Inc. · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $44,720–$63,960
Lead Automotive Technician · CarMax · North Highlands, Sacramento County · $78,000–$109,990
ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician · CarMax · Florin, Sacramento County · $103,750–$103,750
Automotive Service Technician · CarMax · Fruitridge, Sacramento County · $50,000–$70,000
US Tech - Vendor Alliance Senior Manager · PwC · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $218,956–$218,956
Customer Service Technician · Agiliti Health · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $39,748–$61,172
Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient Oncology) · Veterans Health Administration · Long Beach, California · $80677–$104876
Health Technician (Audiology) · Veterans Health Administration · Ventura, California · $58827–$76476

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive LearningSpeakingScienceMonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageChemistryMechanical

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Licenses and training in California

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

Washington · $100,050 Oregon · $80,770 Tennessee · $80,100 Alaska · $77,860 Nevada · $75,330 Maryland · $67,510 Massachusetts · $66,860 Arizona · $65,420 Maine · $64,660 South Carolina · $63,200

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O*NET-SOC 17-3025.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.