Environmental Engineer Salary
Environmental Engineers earn a median $107,110 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$107,110
$51.50 per hour
Range
$69,990 – $162,220
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
38,340
across the U.S.
▲2.8%
Pay trend: The median for environmental engineers in the U.S. rose from $104,170 (May 2024) to $107,110 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What environmental engineers do
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 education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.3% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,300
Employment of environmental engineers is projected to grow 6.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Environmental Engineer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$84,182
per year · effective tax rate 21.4%
$7,015Monthly
$3,508Twice a month
$3,238Every 2 weeks
$40.47Hourly
- Federal income tax$14,734
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,641
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,553
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$84,182
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $69,990 | $33.65 | $58,068 |
| 25th percentile | $83,570 | $40.18 | $67,621 |
| Median (50th) | $107,110 | $51.50 | $84,182 |
| 75th percentile | $134,420 | $64.63 | $103,142 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $162,220 | $77.99 | $122,143 |
Environmental Engineer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $130,510 | +5.9% | $96,941 | $76,500 – $201,300 | 340 |
| California | $130,410 | +2.2% | $90,807 | $79,790 – $170,790 | 4,550 |
| Oregon | $127,100 | −2.5% | $87,847 | $80,720 – $181,280 | 650 |
| Washington | $125,460 | +8.4% | $97,018 | $80,660 – $175,610 | 1,920 |
| Texas | $123,060 | +13.4% | $95,378 | $76,510 – $177,820 | 1,940 |
| Nebraska | $120,620 | +32.4% | $89,078 | $69,240 – $165,590 | 270 |
| Idaho | $117,520 | +37.6% | $86,385 | $69,780 – $165,810 | 400 |
| Florida | $116,840 | +30.0% | $91,027 | $57,240 – $154,130 | 1,800 |
| Massachusetts | $115,800 | −1.0% | $84,725 | $77,150 – $172,920 | 1,880 |
| Minnesota | $115,750 | +10.3% | $83,913 | $95,330 – $143,330 | 1,080 |
| Connecticut | $114,710 | +6.1% | $84,794 | $80,280 – $156,830 | 450 |
| Ohio | $113,180 | +6.7% | $86,122 | $69,000 – $145,490 | 730 |
| Alaska | $110,220 | −3.1% | $86,370 | $78,940 – $155,530 | 260 |
| Nevada | $109,720 | −2.3% | $86,018 | $85,250 – $168,630 | 290 |
| New Mexico | $108,360 | +4.4% | $81,083 | $80,470 – $200,170 | 500 |
| Illinois | $107,990 | +0.4% | $79,600 | $71,990 – $153,150 | 940 |
| Hawaii | $107,880 | +2.5% | $78,055 | $76,180 – $156,640 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $107,520 | +2.6% | $80,825 | $76,310 – $157,130 | 350 |
| Colorado | $106,890 | +8.9% | $80,032 | $66,390 – $165,870 | 1,320 |
| Wyoming | $106,330 | +1.7% | $83,633 | $71,320 – $143,360 | 200 |
| Michigan | $105,080 | +5.0% | $78,539 | $73,090 – $142,570 | 810 |
| Virginia | $104,940 | +1.4% | $77,435 | $65,520 – $157,990 | 1,010 |
| Utah | $103,380 | +4.2% | $77,872 | $76,230 – $148,830 | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,330 | +8.9% | $78,350 | $47,930 – $149,990 | 1,750 |
| Alabama | $102,650 | +2.6% | $76,177 | $66,720 – $158,910 | 780 |
| New Jersey | $102,630 | +3.7% | $76,683 | $69,830 – $161,990 | 990 |
| New York | $101,270 | +3.5% | $75,139 | $67,370 – $157,490 | 3,170 |
| Rhode Island | $101,140 | −5.1% | $76,780 | $83,980 – $135,800 | 200 |
| Montana | $100,140 | +4.0% | $74,981 | $63,920 – $154,530 | 300 |
| North Carolina | $99,440 | −4.4% | $75,327 | $69,000 – $143,040 | — |
| South Dakota | $98,890 | +8.3% | $78,399 | $78,890 – $124,350 | 90 |
| Missouri | $98,170 | +12.4% | $74,216 | $56,430 – $128,490 | 510 |
| Maryland | $97,570 | +2.9% | $73,200 | $62,380 – $156,750 | 1,030 |
| Tennessee | $97,190 | +10.5% | $77,203 | $62,630 – $142,660 | 540 |
| Georgia | $96,530 | +1.7% | $72,352 | $64,810 – $144,870 | 830 |
| South Carolina | $96,140 | −2.9% | $71,853 | $47,740 – $149,340 | 560 |
| Delaware | $95,720 | −4.1% | $71,193 | $70,100 – $151,890 | 150 |
| Iowa | $94,830 | −1.2% | $72,591 | $66,780 – $134,050 | 150 |
| Kansas | $94,070 | +0.6% | $70,559 | $69,850 – $139,210 | 320 |
| Arizona | $93,970 | +2.7% | $72,797 | $63,790 – $130,190 | 690 |
| Maine | $93,930 | +10.4% | $69,689 | $69,310 – $139,510 | 220 |
| Vermont | $92,580 | +7.7% | $70,310 | $72,450 – $153,440 | 110 |
| Indiana | $92,460 | −3.3% | $71,178 | $65,120 – $142,780 | 520 |
| Oklahoma | $92,090 | +4.8% | $70,017 | $60,790 – $136,990 | 530 |
| North Dakota | $91,370 | +4.3% | $72,586 | $61,310 – $170,090 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $91,100 | +11.4% | $70,007 | $57,320 – $145,910 | 260 |
| Wisconsin | $89,990 | +0.8% | $68,749 | $69,940 – $154,010 | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $88,610 | +5.6% | $71,167 | $55,780 – $134,280 | 210 |
| Arkansas | $85,280 | +0.8% | $65,711 | $51,910 – $132,700 | 210 |
| West Virginia | $83,200 | −16.7% | $64,286 | $57,460 – $155,170 | 370 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $106,220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $109,370 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,110 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,440 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $112,230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Materials Engineer | $112,860 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,840 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $115,160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $98,590 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Electrical Engineer | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a environmental engineer make?
The national median salary for environmental engineers is $107,110 a year ($51.50 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,990 and the top 10% earn over $162,220. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays environmental engineers the most?
Louisiana has the highest median pay at $130,510.
How many environmental engineers are there in the U.S.?
About 38,340 people work as environmental engineers nationwide.