SOC 172081

Environmental Engineers

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

National Median

$104,170

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$104,170

Entry Level (10th pct)

$64,950

Experienced (90th pct)

$161,910

Total Employed

37,950

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$64,950 - $80,510
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$80,510 - $130,830
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$130,830 - $161,910

Highest Paying Locations for Environmental Engineers

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$142,000

+36.3% vs national

Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

$140,760

+35.1% vs national

Bend, OR

$140,590

+35.0% vs national

Midland, TX

$139,230

+33.7% vs national

Kennewick-Richland, WA

$138,090

+32.6% vs national

Environmental Engineers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$142,000	580
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area	$140,760	40
Bend, OR	$140,590	60
Midland, TX	$139,230	40
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$138,090	290
Redding, CA	$137,810	40
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$134,700	90
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$131,810	90
Salem, OR	$130,890	60
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$130,830	1,200
Baton Rouge, LA	$130,650	110
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$130,440	80
Oregon	$130,370	740
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$130,260	180
California	$127,660	4,770
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$126,850	50
District of Columbia	$125,980	170
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$125,950	50
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$125,890	460
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$125,240	930
Salinas, CA	$124,180	30
Corvallis, OR	$124,020	40
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$123,960	80
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$123,580	50
Louisiana	$123,210	250
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$122,290	470
Decatur, AL	$122,010	60
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$120,290	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$119,780	1,270
Wilmington, NC	$119,350	30
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$118,930	40
Fresno, CA	$118,760	120
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$118,560	60
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$118,550	80
Massachusetts	$116,980	1,410
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$116,980	1,170
Springfield, MA	$116,570	50
Reno, NV	$116,170	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$115,770	620
Washington	$115,770	1,330
Cheyenne, WY	$115,740	40
Rochester, MN	$115,600	40
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$115,070	200
Alaska	$113,800	240
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$113,590	60
Nevada	$112,330	210
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$112,330	90
Ogden, UT	$111,180	80
Billings, MT	$111,110	40
Anchorage, AK	$110,800	150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Environmental Engineers?

The national median annual salary for Environmental Engineers is $104,170, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Environmental Engineerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Environmental Engineerss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $142,000.

How much can an experienced Environmental Engineers make?

Top-earning Environmental Engineerss (90th percentile) make $161,910 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.