Environmental Engineers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $77,290 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.16
10th percentile $53,890
90th percentile $158,670
Employed locally 130
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,890
    25th
    $59,030
    50th (median)
    $77,290
    75th
    $101,630
    90th
    $158,670

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 118% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 18% 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
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $134,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $125,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $125,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $125,240

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $81,350
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,210
    Electrical Engineers $105,790
    Industrial Engineers $95,420
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,100
    Mechanical Engineers $90,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Little Rock, AR is $37.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.57 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Little Rock, AR is 25.8% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $53,890 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,030.