Environmental Engineers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for environmental engineers in the U.S. is $107,110 ($51.50 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $107,110
- Mean annual wage
- $112,910
- Median hourly wage
- $51.50
- Employment
- 38,340
38,340 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| 25th percentile | $83,570 | $40.18 |
| Median (50th) | $107,110 | $51.50 |
| 75th percentile | $134,420 | $64.63 |
| 90th percentile | $162,220 | $77.99 |
Highest-paying states for environmental engineers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $83,200 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $85,280 median annual wage
- New Hampshire: $88,610 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $89,990 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $91,100 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources.
- Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.
- Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.
- Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.
- Attend professional conferences to share information.
- Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.7% |
| Associate's degree | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 51.5% |
| Master's degree | 35.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 7.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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