The Environmental Control Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3025 Occupation: Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $58,890 | 12,500 | N/A | N/A |
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other SOC: 17-3029 Occupation: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | 64,410 | N/A | N/A |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers SOC: 47-4041 Occupation: Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $48,490 | 50,570 | N/A | N/A |
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers SOC: 49-9021 Occupation: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $59,810 | 396,870 | N/A | N/A |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators SOC: 51-8031 Occupation: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $58,260 | 126,750 | N/A | N/A |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health SOC: 19-4042 Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $49,490 | 39,390 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,890 | 12,500 |
| 2023 | $54,000 | 13,780 |
| 2022 | $50,980 | 13,400 |
| 2021 | $48,390 | 14,910 |
| 2020 | $51,630 | 17,070 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,390 | 64,410 |
| 2023 | $73,500 | 66,200 |
| 2022 | $65,520 | 70,250 |
| 2021 | $61,950 | 73,600 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,490 | 50,570 |
| 2023 | $47,280 | 49,960 |
| 2022 | $46,690 | 46,780 |
| 2021 | $46,300 | 44,240 |
| 2020 | $45,270 | 44,010 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,810 | 396,870 |
| 2023 | $57,300 | 397,450 |
| 2022 | $51,390 | 374,770 |
| 2021 | $48,630 | 356,960 |
| 2020 | $50,590 | 344,020 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,260 | 126,750 |
| 2023 | $54,890 | 120,710 |
| 2022 | $51,600 | 119,350 |
| 2021 | $47,880 | 121,150 |
| 2020 | $49,090 | 119,380 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,490 | 39,390 |
| 2023 | $50,660 | 32,390 |
| 2022 | $48,380 | 33,920 |
| 2021 | $47,370 | 34,110 |
| 2020 | $46,850 | 31,860 |