Environmental Engineering Technicians (17-3025)
Occupation description: Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientist. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2014 estimate | 2024 projection | Percent change | Growth | Replacement | Total | |
Alaska | 185 | 202 | 9.2 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
United States | 18,600 | 20,400 | 10.0 | 190 | 450 | 640 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2017 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 25.77 | 15.08 | 18.23 | 24.15 | 30.85 | 39.11 |
Alaska | 28.26 | 17.63 | 22.91 | 27.78 | 32.62 | 40.89 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 27.96 | 17.46 | 22.15 | 27.85 | 32.26 | 39.26 |
Fairbanks North Star Borough | 27.11 | 13.10 | 20.71 | 26.04 | 30.70 | 44.85 |
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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Total workers | Nonresident workers | Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
244 | 30 | 12.3 | 33.8 | 23.6 |
2016 Potential Supply
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Qualified but working in another occupation | 51 |
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 9 |
UI claimants previously working in occupation | 26 |
2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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Number of registrants | 103 |
Number of job position postings | 11 |
Ratio of registrants to job position postings | 9.4 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
Education: Associate's degree | Work experience: None | On-the-job training: None |
Training Resources

  | Degree |
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ABC of Alaska (Anchorage) | |
Hazwoper Refresher | |
OSHA 24-Hour Hazwoper Training Course |
  | Degree |
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AVTEC (Seward) | |
HAZWOPER 24 HOUR | |
HAZWOPER Refresher |
  | Degree |
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Ilisagvik College (Barrow) | |
Industrial Safety, Level 1 | Endorsement |
  | Degree |
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Satori Group Inc (Anchorage) | |
AHERA Building Inspector Initial | Certificate |
AHERA Building Inspector Refresher | Certificate |
Asbestos Awareness | Certificate |
Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Initial | Certificate |
Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Refresher | Certificate |
Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Refresher – Online | Certificate |
Asbestos Project Designer Initial | Certificate |
Asbestos Project Designer Refresher | Certificate |
Hazard Communication | |
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Initial | Certificate |
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Initial | Certificate |
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Refresher | Certificate |
Lead Awareness | Certificate |
Lead-based Paint Renovation Repair Painting | |
NIOSH 582 |
  | Degree |
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Southwest Alaska Vocational and Education Center (Igiugig) | |
Hazwoper, 40 Hour | Certificate |
Hazwoper, 8 Hour Refresher | Certificate |
  | Degree |
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University of Alaska Anchorage (Anchorage) | |
Environmental Quality Engineer | MS |
  | Degree |
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University of Alaska Southeast, Sitka (Sitka) | |
Environmental Technology | AAS |
Environmental Technology | CT2 |
  | Degree |
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University of Alaska, Mining and Petroleum Training Service (Soldotna) | |
Hazwoper 24 Hour | |
Hazwoper 40 Hour | |
Hazwoper 8 Hour | |
North Slope Training Consortium (NTSC) |
  | Degree |
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VIP Alaska (Kenai) | |
Environmental Emergencies |
  | Degree |
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Vocational Training and Resource Center (Juneau) | |
Hazwoper Certification, 40-Hour | Certificate |
Hazwoper Refresher Certification, 8-Hour | Certificate |
  | Degree |
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Zender Environmental Health & Research Group (Anchorage) | |
Rural Alaska Community Environmental Job Training (RACEJT) Program | Certificate |
Sustainable Solid Waste Management (SSWM) Training |