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

An Environmental Planner's salary grows with experience: an Environmental Planner (0-2 years)earns $68,584, an Environmental Planner II (2-4 years)earns $82,929, an Environmental Planner III (4-7 years)earns $100,218, an Environmental Planner IV (7+ years)earns $116,210,

What are the highest paying states for an Environmental Planner?

Environmental Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Planner roles are District of Columbia $75,342, California $75,056, Massachusetts $74,056. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Environmental Planner roles make?

Salaries for Environmental Planner level roles vary by specialization: Environmental Planner- Lead: $113,300; Environmental Planner IV: $113,202; Environmental Project Planner IV: $97,700; Environmental Planner III: $97,624; Senior Environmental Planner: $97,505.

Environmental Planner Salary in Delaware

How much does an Environmental Planner make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Environmental Planner in Delaware is $69,068 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,571
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,140 to $77,706
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,922

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Environmental Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,706	$6,476	$1,494	$37
Average	$69,068	$5,756	$1,328	$33
25th Percentile	$61,140	$5,095	$1,176	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Planner Salaries

An Environmental Planner'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 Do Environmental Planner 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 Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,342.
California: $75,056.
Massachusetts: $74,056.

District of Columbia $75,342 California $75,056 Massachusetts $74,056 Washington $73,784 New Jersey $73,757 Alaska $73,661 Connecticut $72,722 New York $72,341

Hawaii $71,123 Rhode Island $70,551 Maryland $70,164 Minnesota $69,633 Colorado $69,429 Illinois $69,361 Oregon $69,102 Delaware $68,912

New Hampshire $68,792 Virginia $68,524 Pennsylvania $67,741 Nevada $67,346 North Dakota $67,217 Michigan $67,013 Wisconsin $66,938 Vermont $66,788

Texas $66,373 Maine $66,346 Arizona $66,305 Ohio $66,258 Georgia $65,632 Indiana $65,319 Wyoming $65,257 Utah $65,162

Iowa $65,121 Kansas $64,795 Louisiana $64,699 North Carolina $64,665 Missouri $64,652 Florida $64,386 Montana $64,243 Nebraska $64,107

Kentucky $64,033 South Carolina $63,760 Tennessee $63,590 Idaho $63,522 New Mexico $63,025 Oklahoma $62,917 Alabama $62,515 South Dakota $61,841

Arkansas $61,474 West Virginia $61,277 Mississippi $60,685

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Planners

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: $71,320
Little Creek: $70,660
Magnolia: $70,953

Lincoln, DE $71,320 Little Creek, DE $70,660 Magnolia, DE $70,953 Milford, DE $71,320 Marydel, DE $70,395 Millsboro, DE $71,320 Millville, DE $71,797 Milton, DE $71,320

Nassau, DE $71,320 Ocean View, DE $71,797 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,797 Seaford, DE $70,572 Selbyville, DE $71,797 Smyrna, DE $70,313 Viola, DE $70,953 Woodside, DE $70,749

Bear, DE $69,796 Newark, DE $69,823 Claymont, DE $69,878 Delaware City, DE $69,823 Hockessin, DE $69,878 Kirkwood, DE $69,823 Middletown, DE $70,170 Montchanin, DE $69,878

New Castle, DE $69,878 Odessa, DE $70,266 Port Penn, DE $69,633 Rockland, DE $69,878 Saint Georges, DE $69,823 Townsend, DE $70,164 Winterthur, DE $69,878 Lewes, DE $71,320

Wilmington, DE $69,878 Dover, DE $70,626 Dover Afb, DE $70,790 Bethany Beach, DE $71,797 Bethel, DE $70,572 Bridgeville, DE $71,320 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,701 Cheswold, DE $70,463

Clayton, DE $70,286 Dagsboro, DE $71,797 Delmar, DE $70,572 Ellendale, DE $71,320 Felton, DE $71,320 Fenwick Island, DE $71,797 Frankford, DE $71,797 Frederica, DE $71,320

Georgetown, DE $71,320 Greenwood, DE $71,320 Harbeson, DE $71,320 Harrington, DE $71,320 Hartly, DE $70,252 Houston, DE $71,320 Kenton, DE $70,286 Laurel, DE $70,572

Yorklyn, DE $69,878

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

Understanding how an Environmental Planner'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

$61,140

Average $69,068/year

$77,706

$5,095

Average $5,756/month

$6,476

$1,176

Average $1,328/week

$1,494

$29

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,706	$6,476	$1,494	$37
Average	$69,068	$5,756	$1,328	$33
25th Percentile	$61,140	$5,095	$1,176	$29

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