Earnings
Landfill gas generation system technicians earned an average base salary of $98,699 in March 2025, according to the Economic Research Institute. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that plant and system operators, all other, employed in the United States in May 2023 earned a median salary of $56,940. Salaries ranged from $36,120 or less to $85,950 or more. Those who worked in waste treatment and disposal industries earned about $65,100 per year.
Methane/landfill gas generation system technicians may receive employment benefits such as paid vacation and sick days, insurance, disability, and pension plans. Some companies offer reimbursement for education and training programs.
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