Environmental Engineers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $88,710 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.65
10th percentile $63,100
90th percentile $144,450
Employed locally 40
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,100
    25th
    $63,100
    50th (median)
    $88,710
    75th
    $108,630
    90th
    $144,450

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,040
    Binghamton, NY $103,150
    Rochester, NY $98,170
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $96,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $95,000

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $94,120
    Civil Engineers $88,710
    Mechanical Engineers $94,280
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,350
    Electrical Engineers $104,040
    Computer Hardware Engineers $134,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Utica, NY is $42.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.21 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Utica, NY is 14.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,100 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,100.