Environmental Engineers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $96,170 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.24
10th percentile $76,200
90th percentile $136,910
Employed locally 110
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,200
    25th
    $79,880
    50th (median)
    $96,170
    75th
    $122,140
    90th
    $136,910

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 109% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 9% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $123,580
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $115,210
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $111,890

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $102,340
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Mechanical Engineers $101,570
    Industrial Engineers $101,820
    Electrical Engineers $114,610
    Engineers, All Other $117,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Portland, ME is $46.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.25 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Portland, ME is 7.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,200 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,880.