Engineering Middletown, DE Pop. 22,350

Environmental Engineer Salary in Middletown, Delaware

The median environmental engineer salary in Middletown, DE is $94,884 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 3% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$94,884
vs State Avg
$-2,904
vs National
$-1,936
Cost of Living
98%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Middletown by Experience

In Middletown, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $62,720, while experienced professionals earn up to $139,160 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$62,720
$-1,280 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$96,040
$-1,960 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$139,160
$-2,840 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Middletown, DE

Percentile Middletown
10th Percentile $59,780
25th Percentile $74,480
Median (50th) $94,884
75th Percentile $119,560
90th Percentile $145,040

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$101,661
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$98,756
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$95,852
Pop. 21,000
Dover, DE
$92,947
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Middletown

Education

Most environmental engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Middletown and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Middletown may vary based on local industry and population growth.