Engineering Lewiston, ME Pop. 37,121

Environmental Engineer Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median environmental engineer salary in Lewiston, ME is $87,138 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 8.2% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$87,138
vs State Avg
$-7,746
vs National
$-9,682
Cost of Living
90%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $57,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,600
$-6,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$88,200
$-9,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$127,800
$-14,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $54,900
25th Percentile $68,400
Median (50th) $87,138
75th Percentile $109,800
90th Percentile $133,200

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$104,566
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$101,661
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$89,074
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$86,170
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Lewiston

Education

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