Environmental Engineers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $86,130 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.41
10th percentile $66,160
90th percentile $119,810
Employed locally 170
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,160
    25th
    $73,280
    50th (median)
    $86,130
    75th
    $104,110
    90th
    $119,810

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 109% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 9% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $126,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,500
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,380
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $106,640
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $102,590
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,980

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,000
    Mechanical Engineers $96,050
    Industrial Engineers $95,220
    Electrical Engineers $102,460
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,800
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Harrisburg, PA is $41.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.68 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 17.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,160 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,280.