Environmental Engineers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $93,700 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.05
10th percentile $77,020
90th percentile $135,840
Employed locally 30
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,020
    25th
    $83,160
    50th (median)
    $93,700
    75th
    $102,550
    90th
    $135,840

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 129% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 29% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090
    Wilmington, NC $119,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $106,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,980
    Green Bay, WI $96,200

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,210
    Civil Engineers $93,810
    Mechanical Engineers $81,260
    Electrical Engineers $99,880
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,360
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Eau Claire, WI is $45.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.31 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 10.1% below 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,020 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,160.