Environmental Engineers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $130,260 +25% vs national
Median hourly $62.63
10th percentile $86,460
90th percentile $190,280
Employed locally 180
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,460
    25th
    $96,750
    50th (median)
    $130,260
    75th
    $165,270
    90th
    $190,280

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 83% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 17% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    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

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,050
    Electrical Engineers $186,920
    Mechanical Engineers $147,730
    Industrial Engineers $136,290
    Engineers, All Other $157,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in San Jose, CA is $62.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in San Jose, CA is 25% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $86,460 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,750.