How much does an Environmental Engineer make?
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$103,054
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Environmental Engineer is $103,054 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $89,237 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $13,817 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Environmental Engineer | $103,054 /yr |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | $147,155 /yr |
| Environmental Engineer IV | $120,808 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Environmental Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Environmental Engineer in United States. Employers include ConocoPhillips, Intel Corporation and Amazon.
Top Paying Companies
For Environmental Engineer in United States
| 1 | ConocoPhillips | $174,460 | |
| 2 | Intel Corporation | $168,025 | |
| 3 | Amazon | $158,537 | |
| 4 | Phillips 66 | $150,822 | |
| 5 | Shell | $146,526 | |
| 6 | bp | $142,404 | |
| 7 | Chevron | $142,031 | |
| 8 | Barrick Gold | $130,562 | |
| 9 | Nevada Gold Mines | $128,783 | |
| 10 | ExxonMobil | $127,603 |
For Environmental Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Environmental Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Environmental Engineer | $103,054 /yr |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | $147,155 /yr |
| Environmental Engineer IV | $120,808 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Environmental Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Environmental Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $141,687, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $123,922, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $103,794, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $92,081, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $92,038.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Environmental Engineer are Intel Corporation, Amazon, and Micron Technology.
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Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
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Environmental Engineer pay FAQ
The average salary for an Environmental Engineer is $103,054 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3175 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Environmental Engineer employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Environmental Engineer in United States is $127,955 per year.
The lowest salary for an Environmental Engineer in United States is $83,682 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an Environmental Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Environmental Engineer.
Environmental engineers earn salaries that are on par with other engineering occupations, which is well above the average salary of all jobs. Environmental engineers who are employed by the federal government or working in a management position of private sector firms typically earn more than those who work for local or state governments. Environmental engineers can increase their earnings through advancement towards higher level, taking on more independent projects, eventually becoming technical specialists or supervisors.
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Whether environmental engineers are satisfied with their salaries depends on factors such as bonuses, profit sharing programs, and stock options, which can collectively add $13,816.94 per year. Approximately 72% of engineers report that they're happy with their compensation.
When you want to increase your salary as an environmental engineer, you can start by building skills that are relevant to your specialty and the profession as a whole; examples include conducting inspections, auditing plants, and analyzing sustainability or energy initiatives. For some positions, you can earn more if you have relevant government certifications in areas such as hazardous waste management or storm water management.
If you're interested in going back to school, a master's degree in environmental engineering or environmental science can make you a good candidate for higher-paying jobs. You might also look into courses about local, state, and federal compliance, plant operations, and emissions control.
When you're ready to negotiate a better offer for your current position or new environmental engineer jobs, take a look at salary trends in your industry and location. Compare that to your current salary to determine a fair percentage increase.
Then, prepare to articulate the value you bring to the job. List your relevant certifications, and identify the skills and experiences that help you succeed in relation to the company's specific operations, compliance requirements, software programs, and permitting needs. You can also highlight your biggest career contributions — explain how you've standardized plant inspections, for example, or show the benefits of the sustainability program you designed.