Engineering North Dakota (ND) Rank #37 of 50

Environmental Engineer Salary in North Dakota

The median environmental engineer salary in North Dakota is $87,138 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $96,820.

Median Salary

$87,138

vs National

$-9,682

State Rank

#37 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Environmental Engineer Salary in North Dakota by Experience

In North Dakota, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $57,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,800 per year. The cost of living index in North Dakota 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 North Dakota

Percentile	ND Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$54,900	$61,000	$-6,100
25th Percentile	$68,400	$76,000	$-7,600
Median (50th)	$87,138	$96,820	$-9,682
75th Percentile	$109,800	$122,000	$-12,200
90th Percentile	$133,200	$148,000	$-14,800

Environmental Engineer Salary by City in North Dakota

The largest employment areas for environmental engineers in North Dakota include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Fargo, ND

$91,011

Pop. 125,990 · COL 94%

Bismarck, ND

$87,138

Pop. 73,529 · COL 90%

Grand Forks, ND

$85,202

Pop. 56,588 · COL 88%

Minot, ND

$89,074

Pop. 48,639 · COL 92%

West Fargo, ND

$90,043

Pop. 38,626 · COL 93%

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in North Dakota

Education

Most environmental engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. North Dakota has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook in North Dakota

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). North Dakota's demand may vary based on local industry trends.