Environmental Engineers Salary in Worcester, MA

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

Median annual salary $105,240 +1% vs national
Median hourly $50.60
10th percentile $78,310
90th percentile $154,320
Employed locally 90
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,310
    25th
    $87,710
    50th (median)
    $105,240
    75th
    $121,290
    90th
    $154,320

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 12% 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
    Springfield, MA $116,570

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,460
    Mechanical Engineers $106,150
    Civil Engineers $100,220
    Electrical Engineers $118,500
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,860
    Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $99,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Worcester, MA is $50.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.19 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Worcester, MA is 1% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,310 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,710.