Environmental Engineers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $108,560 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $52.19
10th percentile $74,310
90th percentile $156,720
Employed locally 360
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,310
    25th
    $94,450
    50th (median)
    $108,560
    75th
    $135,590
    90th
    $156,720

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 25% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $104,910
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $104,080

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,070
    Civil Engineers $98,750
    Mechanical Engineers $104,410
    Electrical Engineers $104,380
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Dallas, TX is $52.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.57 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Dallas, TX is 4.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,310 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,450.