Environmental Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for environmental engineers is $51.50 an hour ($107,110 a year). About 38,340 people work in this job there.
Pay range for environmental engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.65 | $69,990 |
| 25% of workers | $40.18 | $83,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.50 | $107,110 |
| 75% of workers | $64.63 | $134,420 |
| 90% of workers | $77.99 | $162,220 |
Best-paying states for environmental engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $130,510 | 340 |
| California | $130,410 | 4,550 |
| Oregon | $127,100 | 650 |
| Washington | $125,460 | 1,920 |
| Texas | $123,060 | 1,940 |
| Nebraska | $120,620 | 270 |
| Idaho | $117,520 | 400 |
| Florida | $116,840 | 1,800 |
| Massachusetts | $115,800 | 1,880 |
| Minnesota | $115,750 | 1,080 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $102,650
- Arizona · $93,970
- California · $130,410
- Colorado · $106,890
- Florida · $116,840
- Georgia · $96,530
- Illinois · $107,990
- Indiana · $92,460
- Maryland · $97,570
- Massachusetts · $115,800
- Michigan · $105,080
- Minnesota · $115,750
- Missouri · $98,170
- New Jersey · $102,630
- New Mexico · $108,360
- New York · $101,270
- Ohio · $113,180
- Oklahoma · $92,090
- Oregon · $127,100
- Pennsylvania · $103,330
- South Carolina · $96,140
- Tennessee · $97,190
- Texas · $123,060
- Virginia · $104,940
- Washington · $125,460
- Wisconsin · $89,990
Education, experience and outlook for environmental engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,840 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,440 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,740 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,960 |
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