Engineering Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Environmental Engineer Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median environmental engineer salary in Wilmington, DE is $101,661 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$101,661
vs State Avg
+$3,873
vs National
+$4,841
Cost of Living
105%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $67,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $149,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$67,200
+$3,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$102,900
+$4,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$149,100
+$7,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $64,050
25th Percentile $79,800
Median (50th) $101,661
75th Percentile $128,100
90th Percentile $155,400

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$98,756
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$95,852
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$94,884
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$92,947
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Wilmington

Education

Most environmental engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington 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 Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.