Energy Conservation Technicians

Earnings of energy conservation technicians vary significantly based on the amount of formal training and experience. The average annual salary for environmental engineering technicians in engineering and architectural services was $57,960 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries for all environmental engineering technicians ranged from less than $36,150 for the lowest 10 percent to $84,640 or more annually for the top 10 percent.

Technicians typically receive paid vacations, group insurance benefits, and employee retirement plans. In addition, their employers often offer financial support for all or part of continuing educational programs, which are necessary in order for technicians to keep up to date with technological changes that occur in this developing field.