Environmental Engineers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $112,330 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $54.00
10th percentile $63,950
90th percentile $171,690
Employed locally 90
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,950
    25th
    $85,930
    50th (median)
    $112,330
    75th
    $130,510
    90th
    $171,690

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 152% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 52% 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
    Reno, NV $116,170
    Jacksonville, FL $107,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $106,760
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $104,850
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $95,880

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,650
    Mechanical Engineers $96,050
    Electrical Engineers $100,530
    Engineers, All Other $101,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Las Vegas, NV is $54.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.02 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 7.8% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,950 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,930.