Environmental Engineers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $95,850 -8% vs national
Median hourly $46.08
10th percentile $67,220
90th percentile $140,380
Employed locally 140
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,220
    25th
    $78,950
    50th (median)
    $95,850
    75th
    $127,510
    90th
    $140,380

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 120% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 20% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,290
    Wilmington, NC $119,350
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $118,550
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $115,070
    Anchorage, AK $110,800

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,040
    Mechanical Engineers $100,990
    Industrial Engineers $102,110
    Electrical Engineers $114,450
    Engineers, All Other $125,340
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $86,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $46.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.02 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,220 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,950.