Environmental Engineers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $95,990 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.15
10th percentile $69,590
90th percentile $110,390
Employed locally 140
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,590
    25th
    $71,970
    50th (median)
    $95,990
    75th
    $102,430
    90th
    $110,390

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 129% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 29% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,290
    Wilmington, NC $119,350
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $118,550
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590
    Billings, MT $111,110

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $102,330
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,120
    Industrial Engineers $82,510
    Mechanical Engineers $96,240
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,770
    Electrical Engineers $99,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Springfield, IL is $46.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.76 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Springfield, IL is 7.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,590 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,970.