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Environmental Engineers

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Environmental Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$110,570

National Avg Hourly Wage

$53.16

National Total Employment

37,950

Top Metro Avg Salary

$146,040

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Highest Paying State

Oregon leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $130,880.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 4,770 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Midland, TX shows an average annual salary of $146,040.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 1,610 jobs.

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Top States for Environmental Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Oregon OR $130,880 740 Open
California CA $127,730 4,770 Open
Louisiana LA $123,840 250 Open
Illinois IL $123,650 1,410 Open
District of Columbia DC $122,130 170 Open
Washington WA $120,750 1,330 Open
New Mexico NM $120,520 480 Open
Massachusetts MA $118,880 1,410 Open
Texas TX $118,660 1,710 Open
Nevada NV $118,230 210 Open

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