Environmental Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $104,910 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.44
10th percentile $75,050
90th percentile $161,730
Employed locally 180
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,050
    25th
    $76,920
    50th (median)
    $104,910
    75th
    $129,650
    90th
    $161,730

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 141% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 41% 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
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $125,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $125,330
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $108,560
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $104,080

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Mechanical Engineers $101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $50.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.22 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $75,050 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,920.