Environmental Engineers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $83,130 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.97
10th percentile $62,570
90th percentile $118,280
Employed locally 50
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,570
    25th
    $72,240
    50th (median)
    $83,130
    75th
    $104,920
    90th
    $118,280

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 31% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $126,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,500
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,380
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $106,640
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $102,590
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,980

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,490
    Civil Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $85,570
    Electrical Engineers $111,700
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Scranton, PA is $39.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.75 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Scranton, PA is 20.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,570 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,240.