Engineering Honolulu, HI Pop. 350,964

Environmental Engineer Salary in Honolulu, Hawaii

The median environmental engineer salary in Honolulu, HI is $169,435 per year, which is 75.0% above the national median and 2.9% above the Hawaii state average.

City Median
$169,435
vs State Avg
+$4,841
vs National
+$72,615
Cost of Living
175%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Honolulu by Experience

In Honolulu, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $112,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $248,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 175% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$112,000
+$48,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$171,500
+$73,500 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$248,500
+$106,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Honolulu, HI

Percentile Honolulu
10th Percentile $106,750
25th Percentile $133,000
Median (50th) $169,435
75th Percentile $213,500
90th Percentile $259,000

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Hawaii Cities

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Honolulu

Education

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