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Job outlook for environmental engineering aides in the United States
Are environmental engineering aide jobs in demand?
Environmental engineering aide job and salary trends over time
Environmental engineering aide jobs over time
Environmental engineering aide job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 84 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 89 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 85 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 86 | 0.00% |
Average environmental engineering aide salary over time
Environmental engineering aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,279 | $24.65 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $50,276 | $24.17 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | $50,216 | $24.14 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $49,888 | $23.98 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $48,836 | $23.48 | +1.1% |
Environmental engineering aide jobs by state
Most common states for environmental engineering aides
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 285 | 41% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 233 | 31% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 216 | 29% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 278 | 26% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 337 | 25% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,658 | 24% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 252 | 24% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 713 | 23% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 434 | 23% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 218 | 23% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,202 | 22% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,428 | 21% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 887 | 21% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 599 | 21% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 281 | 21% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 123 | 21% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,463 | 20% |
| 18 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,617 | 19% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 322 | 19% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 165 | 19% |
Environmental Engineering Aide job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of environmental engineering aide experts
Boston College
The University of Akron
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Environmental Engineering Aide job market given the pandemic?
Janet Kolodner Ph.D.: It looks like the new government will make a lot of public service and infrastructure positions available. That's good. There will be jobs up and down the ladder-administration, management, craft work, etc. People who are feeling entrepreneurial might start businesses in areas where businesses have closed down; we've lost a lot of small businesses: retail, restaurants, personal services. Those who owned many of those businesses won't want to start again; there will be lots of room for new blood as we become more vaccinated as a population and ready to eat out and get our nails and hair done, go on vacations, and buy things we've put off.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Environmental Engineering Aides to find work opportunities?
Dr. Teresa Cutright Ph.D.: Anywhere in the U.S. will be good for environmental-related jobs. Every location has the need for water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and remediation of contaminated sites. The American Infrastructure Report Card, conducted by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in 2017 was a D+.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Environmental Engineering Aide job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Teresa Cutright Ph.D.: The same major skills will be needed as pre-COVID-19 for solving the specific problems in environmental engineering. Additional skills, for any job, will be time management and responsibility. This will be particularly important for those working remotely.
What skills stand out on Environmental Engineering Aide resumes?
Dr. Teresa Cutright Ph.D.: For environmental, the technical skills will depend on the specific job the person is applying for. The skills needed for watershed management is different from designing wastewater treatment plants.