How much does an environmental engineer make in Washington?
$125,500a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in Washington. That is $60.32 an hour or $10,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.32
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,660Median: $125,500Highest 10%: $175,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| 25th | $100,200 | $48.17 | |
| Median | $125,500 | $60.32 | |
| 75th | $161,300 | $77.52 | |
| 90th | $175,600 | $84.43 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kennewick, WA | $140,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $128,400 |
| Portland, OR | $127,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $121,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $108,200 |
| Spokane, WA | $108,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental engineers.
| 1. Louisiana | $130,500 |
| 2. California | $130,400 |
| 3. Oregon | $127,100 |
| 4. Washington | $125,500 |
| 5. Texas | $123,100 |
| 6. Nebraska | $120,600 |
| 7. Idaho | $117,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $60.32 ($125,500 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $125,500 against $107,100 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Washington rank for environmental engineer pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays environmental engineers the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median of $140,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.