Environmental Engineers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $99,480 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.83
10th percentile $96,880
90th percentile $120,860
Employed locally 30
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,880
    25th
    $96,880
    50th (median)
    $99,480
    75th
    $120,860
    90th
    $120,860

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 122% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 22% 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
    Rapid City, SD $91,320

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,010
    Mechanical Engineers $94,780
    Industrial Engineers $92,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,790
    Electrical Engineers $101,700
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $47.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.79 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 4.5% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $96,880 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,880.