Environmental Engineers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $88,130 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.37
10th percentile $63,590
90th percentile $129,590
Employed locally 170
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,590
    25th
    $75,510
    50th (median)
    $88,130
    75th
    $102,690
    90th
    $129,590

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 102% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 2% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090
    Wilmington, NC $119,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $106,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,980
    Green Bay, WI $96,200

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,910
    Industrial Engineers $98,360
    Mechanical Engineers $96,680
    Electrical Engineers $102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Madison, WI is $42.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.21 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Madison, WI is 15.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,590 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,510.