Environmental Engineers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $142,000 +36.3% vs national
Median hourly $68.27
10th percentile $89,180
90th percentile $203,960
Employed locally 580
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,180
    25th
    $112,570
    50th (median)
    $142,000
    75th
    $167,340
    90th
    $203,960

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 106% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Redding, CA $137,810

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Redding, CA $137,810
    Vallejo, CA $136,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $134,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $126,560
    Computer Hardware Engineers $172,920
    Engineers, All Other $156,140
    Mechanical Engineers $145,640
    Industrial Engineers $133,790
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $125,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in San Francisco, CA is $68.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in San Francisco, CA is 36.3% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $89,180 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,570.