Environmental Engineers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $104,770 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.37
10th percentile $71,130
90th percentile $155,790
Employed locally 90
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,130
    25th
    $91,830
    50th (median)
    $104,770
    75th
    $131,210
    90th
    $155,790

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 148% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 48% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $115,070
    Kentucky $104,770
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $103,400
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $100,820

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $103,460
    Mechanical Engineers $104,940
    Civil Engineers $103,350
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,080
    Electrical Engineers $101,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Lexington, KY is $50.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.69 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Lexington, KY is 0.6% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,130 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,830.