Environmental Engineers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $108,160 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.00
10th percentile $59,940
90th percentile $147,040
Employed locally 120
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,940
    25th
    $81,980
    50th (median)
    $108,160
    75th
    $129,110
    90th
    $147,040

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 158% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 58% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Cleveland, OH is $52.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.77 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.8% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,940 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,980.