Environmental Engineers Salary in Springfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $116,570 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $56.05
10th percentile $68,470
90th percentile $217,210
Employed locally 50
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,470
    25th
    $77,130
    50th (median)
    $116,570
    75th
    $156,490
    90th
    $217,210

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 165% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 65% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $120,290
    Pittsfield, MA $119,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $116,980
    Massachusetts $116,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $115,770

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$98,350
    Mechanical Engineers$96,230
    Civil Engineers$98,190
    Electrical Engineers$123,690
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,390
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Springfield, MA is $56.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.69 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Springfield, MA is 11.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,470 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,130.