Environmental Engineers Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $125,240 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $60.21
10th percentile $77,550
90th percentile $203,970
Employed locally 930
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,550
    25th
    $93,850
    50th (median)
    $125,240
    75th
    $153,340
    90th
    $203,970

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 101% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 1% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,370
    Engineers, All Other $162,610
    Mechanical Engineers $121,060
    Electrical Engineers $136,820
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $106,120
    Aerospace Engineers $157,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $60.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.71 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 20.2% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,550 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,850.