Environmental Engineers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $108,970 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $52.39
10th percentile $60,590
90th percentile $139,380
Employed locally 50
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,590
    25th
    $87,980
    50th (median)
    $108,970
    75th
    $131,960
    90th
    $139,380

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 156% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 56% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $115,070
    Cleveland, OH $108,160
    Columbus, OH $106,910
    Ohio $106,070
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $105,060
    Toledo, OH $103,080

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $139,380
    Industrial Engineers $99,260
    Mechanical Engineers $98,270
    Aerospace Engineers $132,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,620
    Civil Engineers $98,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Dayton, OH is $52.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.31 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Dayton, OH is 4.6% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,590 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,980.