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Environmental Engineers is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Environmental Engineers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-2081 |
| title | Environmental Engineers |
| onet code | 17-2081.00 |
| description | Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 37,950 |
| a mean | 110,570 |
| a median | 104,170 |
| a pct10 | 64,950 |
| a pct25 | 80,510 |
| a pct75 | 130,830 |
| a pct90 | 161,910 |
| h mean | 53 |
| h median | 50 |
The day-to-day work of a environmental engineers typically centers on design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.93 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working environmental engineers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (61.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 95% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Oregon at $130,370 and lowest in Mississippi at $81,780 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (Oregon, California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts) average $124,840. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $130,370 | $130,880 | $95,400 | $179,060 | 740 |
| California | $127,660 | $127,730 | $81,520 | $172,480 | 4,770 |
| District of Columbia | $125,980 | $122,130 | $82,760 | $153,340 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $123,210 | $123,840 | $64,410 | $178,200 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $116,980 | $118,880 | $79,140 | $163,300 | 1,410 |
| Washington | $115,770 | $120,750 | $80,590 | $172,110 | 1,330 |
| Alaska | $113,800 | $115,480 | $78,380 | $157,930 | 240 |
| Nevada | $112,330 | $118,230 | $71,700 | $171,690 | 210 |
| Texas | $108,560 | $118,660 | $74,970 | $173,040 | 1,710 |
| Connecticut | $108,100 | $116,700 | $80,950 | $157,800 | 500 |
| Illinois | $107,550 | $123,650 | $69,590 | $150,070 | 1,410 |
| Rhode Island | $106,620 | $108,060 | $81,120 | $142,110 | 90 |
| Ohio | $106,070 | $102,100 | $49,690 | $140,770 | 970 |
| Hawaii | $105,230 | $116,550 | $75,840 | $167,050 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $104,980 | $105,970 | $77,000 | $130,000 | 980 |
| Kentucky | $104,770 | $109,740 | $68,430 | $155,790 | 370 |
| Wyoming | $104,540 | $104,510 | $69,380 | $134,670 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $104,040 | $107,880 | $69,470 | $144,470 | 690 |
| New Mexico | $103,770 | $120,520 | $74,530 | $213,870 | 480 |
| Virginia | $103,480 | $114,560 | $63,360 | $203,260 | 1,240 |
| Michigan | $100,090 | $103,250 | $59,780 | $144,440 | 880 |
| Alabama | $100,060 | $103,760 | $66,560 | $145,490 | 660 |
| West Virginia | $99,830 | $102,560 | $60,400 | $163,490 | 470 |
| Delaware | $99,820 | $113,530 | $71,700 | $181,950 | 130 |
| Utah | $99,180 | $102,690 | $71,530 | $141,430 | 430 |
| South Carolina | $99,040 | $101,240 | $41,610 | $156,000 | 490 |
| New Jersey | $98,980 | $112,560 | $69,900 | $171,120 | 1,010 |
| Colorado | $98,170 | $102,890 | $58,120 | $150,660 | 1,660 |
| New York | $97,870 | $105,520 | $63,520 | $157,690 | 2,560 |
| Montana | $96,320 | $101,410 | $61,860 | $134,970 | 200 |
| Iowa | $95,980 | $99,620 | $66,780 | $136,320 | 220 |
| Indiana | $95,630 | $113,030 | $62,080 | $165,840 | 610 |
| Georgia | $94,950 | $101,600 | $64,900 | $142,060 | 750 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,880 | $100,250 | $62,570 | $153,470 | 1,420 |
| Maryland | $94,830 | $105,640 | $67,990 | $162,530 | 1,140 |
| Kansas | $93,540 | $101,160 | $65,060 | $136,530 | 400 |
| Arizona | $91,520 | $94,530 | $59,290 | $130,900 | 620 |
| South Dakota | $91,320 | $91,290 | $61,860 | $120,860 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $91,100 | $95,800 | $61,770 | $146,910 | 310 |
| Florida | $89,850 | $94,840 | $48,530 | $148,330 | 1,410 |
| Wisconsin | $89,270 | $99,940 | $66,560 | $137,430 | 760 |
| Tennessee | $87,920 | $97,510 | $53,120 | $149,300 | 840 |
| Oklahoma | $87,840 | $96,950 | $65,890 | $134,980 | 540 |
| North Dakota | $87,590 | $112,410 | $50,410 | — | 130 |
| Missouri | $87,360 | $87,380 | $50,740 | $123,180 | 360 |
| Vermont | $85,950 | $91,210 | $63,790 | $126,510 | 70 |
| Idaho | $85,390 | $98,200 | $43,730 | $161,150 | 400 |
| Maine | $85,050 | $91,500 | $63,530 | $127,670 | 220 |
| Arkansas | $84,600 | $91,680 | $46,380 | $157,150 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $83,880 | $91,660 | $54,320 | $130,720 | 290 |
| Mississippi | $81,780 | $84,500 | $49,390 | $130,460 | 260 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for environmental engineers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Air Pollution Control Engineer or Civil Engineer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Environmental Engineers compares to others in the 17 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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