Environmental Engineer Salary
Environmental engineers develop solutions to pollution, waste disposal, and environmental quality problems.
Environmental Engineer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level environmental engineers earn around $64,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $98,000. Senior-level environmental engineers can earn $142,000 or more.
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The salary range for environmental engineers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $61,000, while the top 10% earn $148,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $61,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $96,820 |
| 75th Percentile | $122,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $148,000 |
Environmental Engineer Salary by State
Environmental Engineer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $164,594, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $80,361.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $164,594 | Details → |
| #2 California | $133,612 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $130,707 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $120,057 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $118,120 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $111,343 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $111,343 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $108,438 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $106,502 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $106,502 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $101,661 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $101,661 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $101,661 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $100,693 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $97,788 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $97,788 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $94,884 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $94,884 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $93,915 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $93,915 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $93,915 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $93,915 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $92,947 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $91,979 | Details → |
| #25 Michigan | $91,979 | Details → |
| #26 Montana | $91,979 | Details → |
| #27 Idaho | $91,011 | Details → |
| #28 Georgia | $90,043 | Details → |
| #29 New Mexico | $90,043 | Details → |
| #30 North Carolina | $89,074 | Details → |
| #31 Texas | $89,074 | Details → |
| #32 Wisconsin | $89,074 | Details → |
| #33 Wyoming | $89,074 | Details → |
| #34 Louisiana | $88,106 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $87,138 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $87,138 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $87,138 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $87,138 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $86,170 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $86,170 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $86,170 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $85,202 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $85,202 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $84,233 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $84,233 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $84,233 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $83,265 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $81,329 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $81,329 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $80,361 | Details → |
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- ● Design waste treatment systems
- ● Assess environmental impact
- ● Develop compliance policies
- ● Monitor remediation projects
- ● Advise on best practices
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 4% growth over the next decade
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