Environmental Planner/Project Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Environmental Planner/Project Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Environmental Planner/Project Manager in the United States is $123,954 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,780
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,011 to $133,808
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,138
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Environmental Planner/Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $133,808 $11,151 $2,573 $64
Average $123,954 $10,329 $2,384 $60
25th Percentile $112,011 $9,334 $2,154 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Planner/Project Manager Salaries

An Environmental Planner/Project Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Planner/Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Planner/Project Manager'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): $90,960
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,510
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,825
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,067
  • Expert (over 8 years): $194,540
Levels Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Planner/Project Manager$90,960
Environme... Level Environmental Planner/Project Manager$106,510
Environme... Level Environmental Planner/Project Manager$123,825
Environme... Level Environmental Planner/Project Manager$170,067
Environme... Level Environmental Planner/Project Manager$194,540
$90,960 0 yr
$106,510 < 2 yrs
$123,825 2-4 yrs
$170,067 5-8 yrs
$194,540 > 8 yrs
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How Do Environmental Planner/Project Manager 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 Planner/Project Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $137,241.
  • California: $136,721.
  • Massachusetts: $134,899.

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Planner/Project Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $156,343
  • San Francisco: $154,806
  • Oakland: $151,372

What Skills Can Increase an Environmental Planner/Project Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.13% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Environmental Science (Mentioned in 3.01% Job Postings): Environmental science refers to a grouping of scientific disciplines that are all concerned with the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the surroundings in which organisms live.
  • Floor Care (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Floor cleaning is a major occupation throughout the world. The main job of most cleaners is to clean floors.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.13%
Environmental Science 3.01%
Floor Care 1.75%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Environmental Planner/Project Manager's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Sustainability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $131,391
6%
Sustainability
 $131,391
6%
Presentation
 $130,151
5%
Environmental Science
 $130,151
5%
Environmental Compliance
 $130,151
5%
Environmental Engineering
 $130,151
5%
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How Education impacts an Environmental Planner/Project Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Environmental Planner/Project Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Environmental Planner/Project Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $132,523 and $143,007).

Environmental Planner/Project Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Environmental Planner/Project Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.0%
High School 4.0%
Associates 2.9%
Bachelors 44.6%
Masters 43.2%
Doctorate 5.4%
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Environmental Planner/Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Planner/Project Manager'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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$112,011
Average $123,954/year
$133,808
$9,334
Average $10,329/month
$11,151
$2,154
Average $2,384/week
$2,573
$54
Average $60/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $133,808 $11,151 $2,573 $64
Average $123,954 $10,329 $2,384 $60
25th Percentile $112,011 $9,334 $2,154 $54

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Salary Trends for Environmental Planner/Project Manager

Salaries for an Environmental Planner/Project Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $112,235 in 2023 to around $111,424 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environmental Planner/Project Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Environmental Planner/Project Manager Over Time

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