The average salary for a environmental engineer in the United States is $105,840, but the range typically falls between $78,640 and $125,520. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $50.89, with a range between $37.81 and $60.35.
There are approximately 39,880 people employed as a environmental engineer in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of environmental engineers.The state with the best pay for a environmental engineer is Ohio, with an average annual salary of $114,820, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $77,220.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $63,370 | $30.47 |
| 25th Percentile | $78,640 | $37.81 |
| Median | $100,090 | $48.12 |
| 75th Percentile | $125,520 | $60.35 |
| 90th Percentile | $156,530 | $75.26 |
The salary of a environmental engineer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a environmental engineer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for environmental engineers are Ohio, District of Columbia, Connecticut, Texas, California while the worst states are Missouri, West Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, Vermont.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,010 | $98,990 | $144,610 |
| Alaska | $73,340 | $111,410 | $144,310 |
| Arizona | $63,220 | $89,390 | $130,390 |
| California | $79,770 | $118,320 | $167,460 |
| Colorado | $67,480 | $111,490 | $166,400 |
| Connecticut | $78,140 | $122,930 | $181,630 |
| Delaware | $67,910 | $109,630 | $175,650 |
| District of Columbia | $78,580 | $116,640 | $145,600 |
| Florida | $37,670 | $89,490 | $150,470 |
| Georgia | $61,810 | $98,990 | $135,200 |
| Hawaii | $74,660 | $118,060 | $155,790 |
| Illinois | $70,520 | $103,890 | $125,280 |
| Indiana | $59,900 | $94,110 | $137,420 |
| Iowa | $67,410 | $101,570 | $135,780 |
| Kansas | $64,590 | $118,250 | $217,430 |
| Kentucky | $62,510 | $102,700 | $150,040 |
| Louisiana | $54,200 | $108,450 | $164,540 |
| Maine | $57,970 | $91,000 | $126,590 |
| Maryland | $60,840 | $105,230 | $164,960 |
| Massachusetts | $74,110 | $108,710 | $144,720 |
| Michigan | $55,110 | $95,230 | $159,440 |
| Minnesota | $77,000 | $99,790 | $130,000 |
| Mississippi | $48,570 | $86,500 | $139,980 |
| Missouri | $44,740 | $77,220 | $123,370 |
| Montana | $65,970 | $99,590 | $164,890 |
| Nebraska | $57,560 | $88,920 | $144,440 |
| Nevada | $63,890 | $110,770 | $166,790 |
| New Hampshire | $55,490 | $90,370 | $128,270 |
| New Jersey | $65,190 | $112,310 | $178,130 |
| New Mexico | $56,790 | $113,280 | $212,190 |
| New York | $61,270 | $101,230 | $149,640 |
| North Carolina | $65,540 | $105,310 | $144,450 |
| North Dakota | $64,520 | $100,280 | $156,730 |
| Ohio | $69,940 | $114,820 | $139,520 |
| Oklahoma | $63,910 | $100,270 | $139,120 |
| Oregon | $77,740 | $119,090 | $164,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,490 | $95,430 | $140,500 |
| Rhode Island | $77,470 | $99,800 | $122,150 |
| South Carolina | $44,190 | $95,570 | $147,560 |
| South Dakota | $56,270 | $86,990 | $128,790 |
| Texas | $71,990 | $122,980 | $187,450 |
| Utah | $61,550 | $90,420 | $124,760 |
| Vermont | $65,870 | $84,140 | $113,850 |
| Virginia | $66,230 | $112,720 | $192,680 |
| Washington | $76,540 | $111,210 | $162,480 |
| West Virginia | $52,940 | $82,010 | $111,690 |
| Wisconsin | $62,250 | $95,700 | $147,660 |
| Wyoming | $67,700 | $97,880 | $130,820 |
Even between cities, the salary of a environmental engineer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for environmental engineers is Midland, TX with an average salary of $141,690.The city with the lowest average salary for environmental engineers is Tallahassee, FL with an average salary of $72,380.
Areas with highest average salaries for environmental engineers
Areas with lowest average salaries for environmental engineers
The number of environmental engineers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of environmental engineers has decreased by -10,380. On average, the number of environmental engineers has been increasing by -5.2% each year. The salary of environmental engineers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of environmental engineers has increased by $8,950. On average, the salary of environmental engineers has been increasing by 2.3% each year.
Environmental Engineers are part of the architecture and engineering occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for environmental engineers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all architecture and engineering occupations jobs here.
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