Environmental Engineers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $93,270 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.84
10th percentile $65,400
90th percentile $139,220
Employed locally 170
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,400
    25th
    $69,900
    50th (median)
    $93,270
    75th
    $108,900
    90th
    $139,220

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 111% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 11% 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
    Vallejo, CA $136,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $125,240
    Corvallis, OR $124,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,290
    Nevada $112,330

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $88,920
    Industrial Engineers $100,720
    Electrical Engineers $110,500
    Mechanical Engineers $101,210
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $96,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Richmond, VA is $44.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.81 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Richmond, VA is 10.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,400 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,900.