What are the main factors that influence an Environmental Engineer'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 I (0-2 years)earns $76,907, an Environmental Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,871, an Environmental Engineer (4-7 years)earns $105,997, an Environmental Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,625, an Environmental Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $158,319,

What are the highest paying states for an Environmental Engineer?

Environmental Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Engineer roles are District of Columbia $117,345, California $116,900, Massachusetts $115,342. 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: Environmental Engineer V: $155,746; Specialist Environmental Engineer: $127,600; Environmental Engineer IV: $127,518; Senior Environmental Engineer: $104,300; Environmental Engineer III: $104,274.

Environmental Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Environmental Engineer in Delaware is $107,573 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,374
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,053 to $119,508
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,296

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Environmental Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,508	$9,959	$2,298	$57
Average	$107,573	$8,964	$2,069	$52
25th Percentile	$99,053	$8,254	$1,905	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineer Salaries

An Environmental Engineer'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'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,907
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,871
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,997
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,625
Expert (over 8 years): $158,319

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Engineer	$76,907
Environme... Level Environmental Engineer	$89,871
Environme... Level Environmental Engineer	$105,997
Environme... Level Environmental Engineer	$129,625
Environme... Level Environmental Engineer	$158,319

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How Do Environmental Engineer 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 Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $117,345.
California: $116,900.
Massachusetts: $115,342.

District of Columbia $117,345 California $116,900 Massachusetts $115,342 Washington $114,918 New Jersey $114,875 Alaska $114,727 Connecticut $113,265 New York $112,671

Hawaii $110,774 Rhode Island $109,884 Maryland $109,280 Minnesota $108,453 Colorado $108,135 Illinois $108,029 Oregon $107,626 Delaware $107,329

New Hampshire $107,143 Virginia $106,725 Pennsylvania $105,507 Nevada $104,892 North Dakota $104,690 Michigan $104,372 Wisconsin $104,256 Vermont $104,023

Texas $103,376 Maine $103,334 Arizona $103,270 Ohio $103,196 Georgia $102,221 Indiana $101,734 Wyoming $101,638 Utah $101,490

Iowa $101,426 Kansas $100,917 Louisiana $100,769 North Carolina $100,716 Missouri $100,695 Florida $100,282 Montana $100,059 Nebraska $99,847

Kentucky $99,730 South Carolina $99,306 Tennessee $99,042 Idaho $98,936 New Mexico $98,162 Oklahoma $97,992 Alabama $97,367 South Dakota $96,318

Arkansas $95,745 West Virginia $95,438 Mississippi $94,516

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineers

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: $111,081
Little Creek: $110,053
Magnolia: $110,509

Lincoln, DE $111,081 Little Creek, DE $110,053 Magnolia, DE $110,509 Milford, DE $111,081 Marydel, DE $109,640 Millsboro, DE $111,081 Millville, DE $111,823 Milton, DE $111,081

Nassau, DE $111,081 Ocean View, DE $111,823 Rehoboth Beach, DE $111,823 Seaford, DE $109,915 Selbyville, DE $111,823 Smyrna, DE $109,513 Viola, DE $110,509 Woodside, DE $110,191

Bear, DE $108,707 Newark, DE $108,750 Claymont, DE $108,834 Delaware City, DE $108,750 Hockessin, DE $108,834 Kirkwood, DE $108,750 Middletown, DE $109,290 Montchanin, DE $108,834

New Castle, DE $108,834 Odessa, DE $109,439 Port Penn, DE $108,453 Rockland, DE $108,834 Saint Georges, DE $108,750 Townsend, DE $109,280 Winterthur, DE $108,834 Lewes, DE $111,081

Wilmington, DE $108,834 Dover, DE $110,000 Dover Afb, DE $110,255 Bethany Beach, DE $111,823 Bethel, DE $109,915 Bridgeville, DE $111,081 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,117 Cheswold, DE $109,746

Clayton, DE $109,470 Dagsboro, DE $111,823 Delmar, DE $109,915 Ellendale, DE $111,081 Felton, DE $111,081 Fenwick Island, DE $111,823 Frankford, DE $111,823 Frederica, DE $111,081

Georgetown, DE $111,081 Greenwood, DE $111,081 Harbeson, DE $111,081 Harrington, DE $111,081 Hartly, DE $109,417 Houston, DE $111,081 Kenton, DE $109,470 Laurel, DE $109,915

Yorklyn, DE $108,834

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

Understanding how an Environmental Engineer'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$99,053

Average $107,573/year

$119,508

$8,254

Average $8,964/month

$9,959

$1,905

Average $2,069/week

$2,298

$48

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,508	$9,959	$2,298	$57
Average	$107,573	$8,964	$2,069	$52
25th Percentile	$99,053	$8,254	$1,905	$48

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