How much does an environmental engineer make in Washington?
$120,600a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $57.97 an hour or $10,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.97
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 148
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,900Median: $120,600Highest 10%: $172,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,900 | $37.45 | |
| 25th | $96,290 | $46.29 | |
| Median | $120,600 | $57.97 | |
| 75th | $142,500 | $68.51 | |
| 90th | $172,000 | $82.71 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $57.97 ($120,600 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $120,600 against $107,100 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for environmental engineer pay?
31 of 148 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,000 or more.
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.