Environmental Engineers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $104,080 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.04
10th percentile $75,140
90th percentile $220,250
Employed locally 140
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,140
    25th
    $96,790
    50th (median)
    $104,080
    75th
    $130,560
    90th
    $220,250

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 107% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 7% 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
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $125,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $125,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $108,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $104,910

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$97,850
    Industrial Engineers$101,090
    Electrical Engineers$117,420
    Mechanical Engineers$110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Austin, TX is $50.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.70 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Austin, TX is 0.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,140 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,790.