Environmental Engineers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $104,850 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.41
10th percentile $72,810
90th percentile $154,440
Employed locally 1,050
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,810
    25th
    $76,220
    50th (median)
    $104,850
    75th
    $130,690
    90th
    $154,440

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 102% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 2% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $131,810
    District of Columbia $125,980
    Corpus Christi, TX $125,330
    Corvallis, OR $124,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,290

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $104,710
    Mechanical Engineers $110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,180
    Electrical Engineers $110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,630
    Industrial Engineers $106,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Denver, CO is $50.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.75 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Denver, CO is 0.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,810 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,220.