What are the main factors that influence an Environmental Engineer VI's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Environmental Engineer 's salary?

An Environmental Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Environmental Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,431, an Environmental Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $158,082, an Environmental Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $222,549, an Environmental Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $91,310, an Environmental Engineering Senior Supervisor (12+ years)earns $106,921,

What are the highest paying states for an Environmental Engineer VI?

Environmental Engineer VI salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Engineer VI roles are District of Columbia $242,765, California $241,844, Massachusetts $238,621. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Environmental Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Environmental Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Signal & Image Processing Engineer VI: $216,966; Electrical Design Engineer VI: $200,810; Electrical Engineer VI: $200,804; Civil Infrastructure Engineer VI: $192,630; Civil Engineer VI: $192,621.

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Environmental Engineer VI Salary in Delaware

How much does an Environmental Engineer VI make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Environmental Engineer VI in Delaware is $222,549 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $107.

However, an Environmental Engineer VI's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $238,954
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $210,195 to $231,136
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $198,948

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Environmental Engineer VI Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$231,136	$19,261	$4,445	$111
Average	$222,549	$18,546	$4,280	$107
25th Percentile	$210,195	$17,516	$4,042	$101

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineer VI Salaries

An Environmental Engineer VI's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Engineer VI's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Environmental Engineer IV (7+ years): $129,431
Environmental Engineer V (7-10 years): $158,082
Environmental Engineer VI (10-12 years): $222,549
Environmental Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $91,310
Environmental Engineering Senior Supervisor (12+ years): $106,921

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Environmental Engineer IV	7+ years	$129,431
Environmental Engineer V	7-10 years	$158,082
Environmental Engineer VI	10-12 years	$222,549
Environmental Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$91,310
Environmental Engineering Senior Supervisor	12+ years	$106,921

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How Do Environmental Engineer VI Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Environmental Engineer VIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $242,765.
California: $241,844.
Massachusetts: $238,621.

District of Columbia $242,765 California $241,844 Massachusetts $238,621 Washington $237,744 New Jersey $237,656 Alaska $237,349 Connecticut $234,323 New York $233,095

Hawaii $229,171 Rhode Island $227,329 Maryland $226,079 Minnesota $224,369 Colorado $223,711 Illinois $223,492 Oregon $222,659 Delaware $222,045

New Hampshire $221,659 Virginia $220,795 Pennsylvania $218,273 Nevada $217,002 North Dakota $216,585 Michigan $215,927 Wisconsin $215,686 Vermont $215,204

Texas $213,866 Maine $213,779 Arizona $213,647 Ohio $213,493 Georgia $211,476 Indiana $210,468 Wyoming $210,270 Utah $209,963

Iowa $209,832 Kansas $208,779 Louisiana $208,472 North Carolina $208,363 Missouri $208,319 Florida $207,464 Montana $207,003 Nebraska $206,565

Kentucky $206,324 South Carolina $205,447 Tennessee $204,898 Idaho $204,679 New Mexico $203,079 Oklahoma $202,728 Alabama $201,434 South Dakota $199,263

Arkansas $198,079 West Virginia $197,444 Mississippi $195,536

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineer VIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $229,806
Little Creek: $227,680
Magnolia: $228,622

Lincoln, DE $229,806 Little Creek, DE $227,680 Magnolia, DE $228,622 Milford, DE $229,806 Marydel, DE $226,824 Millsboro, DE $229,806 Millville, DE $231,341 Milton, DE $229,806

Nassau, DE $229,806 Ocean View, DE $231,341 Rehoboth Beach, DE $231,341 Seaford, DE $227,395 Selbyville, DE $231,341 Smyrna, DE $226,561 Viola, DE $228,622 Woodside, DE $227,965

Bear, DE $224,895 Newark, DE $224,983 Claymont, DE $225,158 Delaware City, DE $224,983 Hockessin, DE $225,158 Kirkwood, DE $224,983 Middletown, DE $226,101 Montchanin, DE $225,158

New Castle, DE $225,158 Odessa, DE $226,408 Port Penn, DE $224,369 Rockland, DE $225,158 Saint Georges, DE $224,983 Townsend, DE $226,079 Winterthur, DE $225,158 Lewes, DE $229,806

Wilmington, DE $225,158 Dover, DE $227,570 Dover Afb, DE $228,096 Bethany Beach, DE $231,341 Bethel, DE $227,395 Bridgeville, DE $229,806 Camden Wyoming, DE $227,811 Cheswold, DE $227,044

Clayton, DE $226,474 Dagsboro, DE $231,341 Delmar, DE $227,395 Ellendale, DE $229,806 Felton, DE $229,806 Fenwick Island, DE $231,341 Frankford, DE $231,341 Frederica, DE $229,806

Georgetown, DE $229,806 Greenwood, DE $229,806 Harbeson, DE $229,806 Harrington, DE $229,806 Hartly, DE $226,364 Houston, DE $229,806 Kenton, DE $226,474 Laurel, DE $227,395

Yorklyn, DE $225,158

Environmental Engineer VI Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Engineer VI's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$210,195

Average $222,549/year

$231,136

$17,516

Average $18,546/month

$19,261

$4,042

Average $4,280/week

$4,445

$101

Average $107/hour

$111

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$231,136	$19,261	$4,445	$111
Average	$222,549	$18,546	$4,280	$107
25th Percentile	$210,195	$17,516	$4,042	$101

Environmental Engineer VI Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Environmental Engineer VI, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Environmental Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $91,310 - a projected growth of -59% over your current level.

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