Environmental Engineers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $107,810 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.83
10th percentile $81,180
90th percentile $152,030
Employed locally 310
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,180
    25th
    $96,970
    50th (median)
    $107,810
    75th
    $133,970
    90th
    $152,030

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 16% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $130,440
    District of Columbia $125,980
    New Haven, CT $108,160
    Connecticut $108,100
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $95,000

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,790
    Civil Engineers $101,600
    Mechanical Engineers $104,950
    Aerospace Engineers $105,800
    Electrical Engineers $105,780
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Hartford, CT is $51.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.99 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Hartford, CT is 3.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,180 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,970.