Environmental Engineers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for environmental engineers is $49.34 an hour ($102,630 a year). About 990 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($107,110). New Jersey ranks 26th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for environmental engineers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.57 | $69,830 |
| 25% of workers | $38.51 | $80,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.34 | $102,630 |
| 75% of workers | $60.78 | $126,430 |
| 90% of workers | $77.88 | $161,990 |
Environmental Engineers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $92,150 | 320 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $104,660 |
| Industrial Engineers | $103,840 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,450 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $112,300 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $126,430 |
| Electrical Engineers | $125,370 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $158,730 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $114,680 |
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