Environmental Engineers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $51.50

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$33.65
25th$40.18
Median$51.50
75th$64.63
90th$77.99

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do environmental engineers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $51.50; the mean hourly wage is $54.29.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for environmental engineers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $33.65 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for environmental engineers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $77.99 per hour.