Engineering Springfield, IL Pop. 114,394

Environmental Engineer Salary in Springfield, Illinois

The median environmental engineer salary in Springfield, IL is $82,297 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 10.5% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$82,297
vs State Avg
$-9,682
vs National
$-14,523
Cost of Living
85%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $54,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $120,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,400
$-9,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$83,300
$-14,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$120,700
$-21,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, IL

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $51,850
25th Percentile $64,600
Median (50th) $82,297
75th Percentile $103,700
90th Percentile $125,800

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$104,566
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$103,597
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$91,979
Pop. 197,757
Rockford, IL
$79,392
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Springfield

Education

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