Environmental Engineers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $105,090 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.52
10th percentile $80,100
90th percentile $124,870
Employed locally 140
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,100
    25th
    $88,160
    50th (median)
    $105,090
    75th
    $118,920
    90th
    $124,870

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 12% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $125,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $115,770
    Washington $115,770
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $102,530
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,360
    Mechanical Engineers $95,690
    Electrical Engineers $85,520
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,110
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Olympia, WA is $50.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.86 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Olympia, WA is 0.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,100 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,160.