Environmental Engineers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $118,930 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.18
10th percentile $96,420
90th percentile $173,500
Employed locally 40
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,420
    25th
    $103,010
    50th (median)
    $118,930
    75th
    $130,890
    90th
    $173,500

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 172% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 72% 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 Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,370
    Mechanical Engineers $89,160
    Industrial Engineers $95,870
    Drafters, All Other $55,030
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Eugene, OR is $57.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.41 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Eugene, OR is 14.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $96,420 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,010.