Environmental Engineer Salary in the US

$67,480
per year
per month
$5,620
per month
per year
Bonus
$3,700/year
Profit Sharing
$2,200/year
Bonus
$310/month
Profit Sharing
$180/month

Environmental Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for an Environmental Engineer is $67,480 per year ($5,620 per month), which is $13,990 (+26%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An Environmental Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $51,680. The highest salaries can exceed $110,480.
$51,680
Low
$67,480
Average salary
$110,480
High
$4,310
Low
$5,620
Average salary
$9,210
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
$0
$64,800
$129,680
Salary$51,680 - 110,480
Bonus$0 - 12,500
Profit Sharing$0 - 6,700
Total Pay$51,680 - 129,680
$0
$5,410
$10,810
Salary$4,310 - 9,210
Bonus$0 - 1,040
Profit Sharing$0 - 560
Total Pay$4,310 - 10,810

Environmental Engineer Salary Range

Low
$51,680
Average salary
$67,480
Experienced
$82,275
High
$110,480
Low
$4,310
Average salary
$5,620
Experienced
$6,860
High
$9,210
Among Environmental Engineers in the US, Entry Level Environmental Engineers and Junior Environmental Engineers have the lowest salaries, while Senior Environmental Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Environmental Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Environmental Engineer$80K/year
+18% 
Junior Environmental Engineer$56K/year
 -17%
Entry Level Environmental Engineer$54K/year
 -20%

Environmental Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Environmental Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $53,800 per year. A mid career Environmental Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $63,450, while an experienced Environmental Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $79,210. Environmental Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn $80,200 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Environmental Engineer

Late Career▲ +19%
Experienced▲ +17%
Average Salary$67,480/year
Mid Career▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
43%
Male
57%

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Environmental Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Environmental Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Environmental Engineer

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in the US?
An Environmental Engineer in the US earns an average of $67,480 gross per year, which is about $5,620 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Environmental Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Environmental Engineer in the US?
The starting salary of an Environmental Engineer in the US is around $51,680 gross per year. Entry Level Environmental Engineers and Junior Environmental Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Environmental Engineer in the US?
The highest salary of an Environmental Engineer in the US can reach and exceed $110,480 gross per year. Senior Environmental Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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