Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer Job Description

Environmental Engineers Design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental health hazards utilizing various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Environmental Engineer Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Environmental Engineer is $61633 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $98807. The lowest salary reported was $43412. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Environmental Engineer is $17.365 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $24.56. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $10.17. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Environmental Engineer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $5064 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $994 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Environmental Engineer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $47,898 – $103,334
Colorado – $46,303 – $115,771
Florida – $40,343 – $100,159
New York – $46,582 – $102,866
Pennsylvania – $37,224 – $93,552
Texas – $48,729 – $103,530
Virginia – $46,697 – $90,481

These are the highest paying cities for a Environmental Engineer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Denver, Colorado –
Chicago, Illinois –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Washington, District of Columbia –
Boston, Massachusetts –
Minneapolis, Minnesota –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Environmental Engineer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $61633 while in 2007 it was just $57157.37

How To Become An Enviornmental Engineer

A license is required for all engineers who offer their services to the public. This licensure normally requires a degree from an accredited program, four or more years of work experience and the completion of a state test. Environmental engineers need to resourceful, curious, and logical and be able to pay attention to detail. Engineers should enjoy working as part of a team and be able to communicate well.

Job Outlook

Overall employment growth is expected to be average; though growth will differ by specialty. In general, job opportunities for environmental engineers are projected to be good. A bachelor’s degree is necessary for almost all engineering jobs. However, some positions might require a graduate degree. Initial wages for engineers are amongst one of the highest. For engineers ongoing education is extremely important due to the requirement to keep up with advances in technical knowledge.