Environmental Engineers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $95,000 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.67
10th percentile $63,100
90th percentile $130,040
Employed locally 440
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,100
    25th
    $74,630
    50th (median)
    $95,000
    75th
    $118,300
    90th
    $130,040

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 110% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,040
    Binghamton, NY $103,150
    Rochester, NY $98,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $96,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $94,940

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,490
    Civil Engineers $101,430
    Mechanical Engineers $111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,590
    Electrical Engineers $103,440
    Engineers, All Other $131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Albany, NY is $45.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.06 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Albany, NY is 8.8% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Albany?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,100 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,630.