Environmental Engineers Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $124,020 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.62
10th percentile $88,200
90th percentile $176,200
Employed locally 40
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,200
    25th
    $112,820
    50th (median)
    $124,020
    75th
    $176,200
    90th
    $176,200

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 163% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 63% 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
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Salem, OR $130,890
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $130,440
    Oregon $130,370
    California $127,660
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $125,950

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $101,900
    Engineers, All Other $100,780
    Mechanical Engineers $103,830
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $59,680
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $48,880
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Corvallis?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Corvallis, OR is $59.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.71 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Corvallis, OR is 19.1% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $88,200 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,820.