Environmental Engineers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $108,160 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.00
10th percentile $73,480
90th percentile $160,510
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,480
    25th
    $87,330
    50th (median)
    $108,160
    75th
    $134,060
    90th
    $160,510

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 25% 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
    Connecticut $108,100
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $107,810
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $95,000

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,050
    Mechanical Engineers $102,050
    Electrical Engineers $109,770
    Civil Engineers $101,250
    Engineers, All Other $119,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in New Haven, CT is $52.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.46 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in New Haven, CT is 3.8% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,480 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,330.