Environmental Engineers Salary (2025)
Based on 38,340 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $69,990 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $83,570 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $107,110 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $134,420 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $162,220 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$70K
25th
$84K
Median
$107K
75th
$134K
90th
$162K
Highest Paying States for Environmental Engineers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | $138,180 |
| Oregon | $127,920 |
| Washington | $127,330 |
| California | $125,870 |
| Texas | $124,400 |
| New Mexico | $123,800 |
| Idaho | $123,300 |
| Nevada | $120,710 |
| Nebraska | $120,150 |
| Connecticut | $119,880 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Environmental Engineers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Louisiana at an average of $138,180 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $119,880 — a difference of $18,300. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Environmental Engineers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 38,340 workers were employed as Environmental Engineerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Architecture and Engineering Occupations. The annual mean wage of $112,910 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 17-2081