Occupation Salary Profile

Environmental Engineers

SOC Code: 17-2081

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.

National Median (BLS)
$104,140
▲ +6.17% Nominal +2.82% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$97,344
▲ +6.69% Nominal +3.45% Real
Average Base Salary
$109,080
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
2,780
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Environmental Engineers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $67,370
25th Percentile $81,810
National Median (50th Percentile) $104,140
75th Percentile $134,150
90th Percentile $161,250
P10: $67,370 P50 (Median): $104,140 P90: $161,250
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 407 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $97,344
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +6.69%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +3.45%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $70,000
25th Percentile $79,479
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $97,344
75th Percentile $117,354
90th Percentile $138,270
H-1B P10: $70,000 H-1B P50: $97,344 H-1B P90: $138,270
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Environmental Engineers roles ($97,344) is -6.5% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($104,140).