What are the main factors that influence an Environmental Engineer II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Environmental Engineer 's salary?

An Environmental Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Environmental Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,657, an Environmental Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $88,401, an Environmental Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $104,293, an Environmental Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,545, an Environmental Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $155,721,

What are the highest paying states for an Environmental Engineer II?

Environmental Engineer II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Engineer II roles are District of Columbia $97,878, California $97,506, Massachusetts $96,207. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Environmental Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Environmental Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Environmental Engineer VI: $219,384; Environmental Engineer V: $155,721; Environmental Engineer IV: $127,545; Environmental Engineer III: $104,293; Environmental Engineer: $103,235.

How do different companies affect an Environmental Engineer II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Environmental Engineer II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Environmental Engineer II Salary in the United States

How much does an Environmental Engineer II make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Engineer II in the United States is $88,401 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Environmental Engineer II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,319
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,070 to $95,163
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,485

10% $72,485

50% (Median) $88,401

90% $101,319

Environmental Engineer II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,163	$7,930	$1,830	$46
Average	$88,401	$7,367	$1,700	$43
25th Percentile	$80,070	$6,673	$1,540	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineer II Salaries

An Environmental Engineer II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Engineer II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Engineer II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Environmental Engineer I (0-2 years): $75,657
Environmental Engineer II (2-4 years): $88,401
Environmental Engineer III (4-7 years): $104,293
Environmental Engineer IV (7+ years): $127,545
Environmental Engineer V (7-10 years): $155,721

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Environmental Engineer I	0-2 years	$75,657
Environmental Engineer II	2-4 years	$88,401
Environmental Engineer III	4-7 years	$104,293
Environmental Engineer IV	7+ years	$127,545
Environmental Engineer V	7-10 years	$155,721

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How Do Environmental Engineer II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Environmental Engineer IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,878.
California: $97,506.
Massachusetts: $96,207.

District of Columbia $97,878 California $97,506 Massachusetts $96,207 Washington $95,853 New Jersey $95,818 Alaska $95,694 Connecticut $94,474 New York $93,979

Hawaii $92,397 Rhode Island $91,654 Maryland $91,150 Minnesota $90,461 Colorado $90,196 Illinois $90,107 Oregon $89,771 Delaware $89,524

New Hampshire $89,368 Virginia $89,020 Pennsylvania $88,003 Nevada $87,490 North Dakota $87,323 Michigan $87,057 Wisconsin $86,960 Vermont $86,766

Texas $86,226 Maine $86,191 Arizona $86,138 Ohio $86,076 Georgia $85,263 Indiana $84,856 Wyoming $84,777 Utah $84,653

Iowa $84,600 Kansas $84,175 Louisiana $84,052 North Carolina $84,007 Missouri $83,990 Florida $83,645 Montana $83,459 Nebraska $83,283

Kentucky $83,185 South Carolina $82,832 Tennessee $82,611 Idaho $82,522 New Mexico $81,877 Oklahoma $81,736 Alabama $81,214 South Dakota $80,339

Arkansas $79,861 West Virginia $79,605 Mississippi $78,836

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineer IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $111,500
San Francisco: $110,279
Oakland: $107,955

San Jose, CA $111,500

San Francisco, CA $110,279

Oakland, CA $107,955

New York, NY $101,784

Paramus, NJ $100,546

Queens Village, NY $100,542

Passaic, NJ $100,458

Bergenfield, NJ $100,450

Stamford, CT $100,256

Huntington, NY $100,219

Newark, NJ $99,566

Bridgeport, CT $99,380

Vallejo, CA $99,204

New Brunswick, NJ $99,168

Petaluma, CA $99,115

Middlesex, NJ $98,947

Somerset, NJ $98,885

Santa Cruz, CA $98,770

Boston, MA $98,231

Monterey, CA $97,921

Seattle, WA $97,718

Santa Rosa, CA $97,701

Los Angeles, CA $97,674

Juneau, AK $97,444

Washington, DC $97,347

Orange, CA $97,032

Santa Ana, CA $96,799

Long Beach, CA $96,711

Anaheim, CA $96,693

Anchorage, AK $96,649

Santa Maria, CA $96,384

Everett, WA $96,366

Danbury, CT $96,055

Bremerton, WA $95,933

Tacoma, WA $95,615

New Suffolk, NY $95,613

Sacramento, CA $95,588

Santa Barbara, CA $95,491

Trenton, NJ $95,394

San Diego, CA $95,394

Brockton, MA $95,296

Fairbanks, AK $95,080

Lompoc, CA $94,854

Lowell, MA $94,783

Ventura, CA $94,766

Nashua, NH $94,748

Stockton, CA $94,739

Modesto, CA $94,094

Poughkeepsie, NY $93,900

Olympia, WA $93,732

Kennewick, WA $93,732

New Haven, CT $93,696

Lawrence, MA $93,378

Hartford, CT $93,290

Riverside, CA $93,272

New Bedford, MA $93,183

Richland, WA $93,183

Bakersfield, CA $93,060

San Bernardino, CA $93,024

New Britain, CT $93,016

Atlantic City, NJ $93,016

New London, CT $92,980

Norwich, CT $92,954

Portsmouth, NH $92,936

Boulder, CO $92,749

Portland, OR $92,627

Worcester, MA $92,618

Minneapolis, MN $92,344

Philadelphia, PA $92,220

Honolulu, HI $91,928

Saint Paul, MN $91,886

Vineland, NJ $91,866

Providence, RI $91,610

Chicago, IL $91,354

Bellingham, WA $91,248

Springfield, MA $91,177

Baltimore, MD $91,150

Chico, CA $90,929

Pittsfield, MA $90,691

Manchester, NH $90,523

Spokane, WA $90,134

Denver, CO $90,125

Albany, NY $89,709

Troy, NY $89,674

Nassau, NY $89,579

Schenectady, NY $89,488

Wilmington, DE $89,418

Burlington, VT $89,294

Salem, OR $89,258

Portland, ME $88,984

Yakima, WA $88,896

Rochester, MN $88,622

Reno, NV $88,578

Fresno, CA $88,578

Milwaukee, WI $88,498

Detroit, MI $88,410

Ann Arbor, MI $88,395

Allentown, PA $88,383

Colorado Springs, CO $88,233

Syracuse, NY $88,189

Carson City, NV $88,189

Houston, TX $88,065

Eugene, OR $88,021

Gary, IN $87,915

Springfield, OR $87,844

Bismarck, ND $87,826

Galveston, TX $87,765

Medford, OR $87,632

Fort Collins, CO $87,597

Concord, NH $87,552

Austin, TX $87,526

Mesa, AZ $87,340

Reading, PA $87,331

Phoenix, AZ $87,323

Dallas, TX $87,296

Saint Cloud, MN $87,211

Madison, WI $87,093

Utica, NY $86,854

Rochester, NY $86,713

Des Moines, IA $86,704

Raleigh, NC $86,695

Atlanta, GA $86,562

Battle Creek, MI $86,536

Salt Lake City, UT $86,509

Lancaster, PA $86,377

Harrisburg, PA $86,253

Kansas City, MO $86,164

Champaign, IL $86,147

Kansas City, KS $86,147

Fort Worth, TX $86,138

Columbus, OH $86,123

Boca Raton, FL $86,103

Pittsburgh, PA $86,067

Richmond, VA $86,032

Indianapolis, IN $86,014

Cleveland, OH $86,005

Las Vegas, NV $85,899

Cincinnati, OH $85,899

Petersburg, VA $85,767

Huntsville, AL $85,634

Lansing, MI $85,575

Lebanon, PA $85,563

Pueblo, CO $85,554

Appleton, WI $85,528

Buffalo, NY $85,493

Dayton, OH $85,466

Racine, WI $85,448

Charlotte, NC $85,440

Saint Louis, MO $85,413

York, PA $85,360

Elkhart, IN $85,360

Gastonia, NC $85,343

Billings, MT $85,322

Beaumont, TX $85,298

Lorain, OH $85,280

Benton Harbor, MI $85,263

Toledo, OH $85,245

Binghamton, NY $85,201

Rock Hill, SC $85,192

Rockford, IL $85,148

Springfield, IL $85,112

Elyria, OH $85,104

Fargo, ND $85,104

Flagstaff, AZ $85,042

Fort Lauderdale, FL $84,989

Duluth, MN $84,936

Miami, FL $84,936

Cheyenne, WY $84,874

Grand Forks, ND $84,874

Bangor, ME $84,679

Cedar Rapids, IA $84,582

Durham, NC $84,545

Louisville, KY $84,538

Grand Rapids, MI $84,520

Hialeah, FL $84,511

Casper, WY $84,388

Scranton, PA $84,282

New Orleans, LA $84,255

Virginia Beach, VA $84,246

Akron, OH $84,202

Peoria, IL $84,087

Sarasota, FL $84,069

Nashville, TN $84,007

Omaha, NE $84,007

Green Bay, WI $84,007

Baton Rouge, LA $83,963

Charleston, SC $83,946

Jamestown, NY $83,901

Davenport, IA $83,901

Tucson, AZ $83,857

Saint Petersburg, FL $83,804

Tampa, FL $83,786

Evansville, IN $83,733

Port Arthur, TX $83,733

Bradenton, FL $83,698

Santa Fe, NM $83,539

Orlando, FL $83,380

Clearwater, FL $83,353

Canton, OH $83,168

La Crosse, WI $83,168

Albuquerque, NM $83,115

Newport News, VA $83,106

High Point, NC $83,079

Ogden, UT $83,044

Corpus Christi, TX $82,973

Norfolk, VA $82,920

Laramie, WY $82,920

Rock Island, IL $82,867

Saginaw, MI $82,849

Jacksonville, FL $82,841

Salisbury, NC $82,823

Boise, ID $82,805

Moline, IL $82,761

Fort Myers, FL $82,734

Memphis, TN $82,717

Tulsa, OK $82,673

Waterloo, IA $82,620

Spartanburg, SC $82,531

Lincoln, NE $82,487

Fort Wayne, IN $82,469

Provo, UT $82,460

Cedar Falls, IA $82,354

San Antonio, TX $82,319

Greensboro, NC $82,284

South Bend, IN $82,275

Savannah, GA $82,178

Muskegon, MI $82,142

Birmingham, AL $82,133

Winston Salem, NC $82,090

Lake Charles, LA $81,877

Anderson, IN $81,859

Lexington, KY $81,833

Augusta, GA $81,806

Greenville, SC $81,806

Lima, OH $81,736

Wichita, KS $81,727

Tuscaloosa, AL $81,727

Columbia, SC $81,647

Springfield, OH $81,629

Asheville, NC $81,488

Bloomington, IN $81,426

Knoxville, TN $81,108

Shreveport, LA $81,099

Wilmington, NC $80,984

Roanoke, VA $80,984

Topeka, KS $80,825

Frankfort, KY $80,815

Oklahoma City, OK $80,754

Chillicothe, OH $80,719

Longview, TX $80,710

Melbourne, FL $80,701

Sioux Falls, SD $80,560

Mobile, AL $80,551

Terre Haute, IN $80,516

Altoona, PA $80,463

Amarillo, TX $80,401

Killeen, TX $80,374

Fayetteville, AR $80,303

Chattanooga, TN $80,277

Sioux City, IA $80,197

Idaho Falls, ID $80,180

Lynchburg, VA $80,109

Gainesville, FL $79,994

Portsmouth, OH $79,950

Little Rock, AR $79,932

Lafayette, LA $79,897

Youngstown, OH $79,897

Daytona Beach, FL $79,844

Clarksville, TN $79,835

Pensacola, FL $79,826

Temple, TX $79,820

Hopkinsville, KY $79,561

Erie, PA $79,543

Florence, SC $79,508

Charleston, WV $79,366

Great Falls, MT $79,322

Macon, GA $79,198

Tallahassee, FL $79,190

Fayetteville, NC $79,172

Waco, TX $79,154

Helena, MT $79,092

Pine Bluff, AR $79,059

Vincennes, IN $78,951

Lubbock, TX $78,916

Alamogordo, NM $78,863

Twin Falls, ID $78,783

Rapid City, SD $78,756

Jackson, MS $78,597

Huntington, WV $78,591

Greenville, MS $78,588

Parkersburg, WV $78,498

Montgomery, AL $78,482

Wichita Falls, TX $78,394

Springfield, MO $78,394

Biloxi, MS $78,350

Monroe, LA $78,261

Johnstown, PA $78,200

Sumter, SC $78,164

Columbus, GA $78,155

Pascagoula, MS $77,987

Abilene, TX $77,987

Kingsport, TN $77,758

Albany, GA $77,758

Gulfport, MS $77,731

Alexandria, LA $77,439

Fort Smith, AR $77,218

El Paso, TX $76,980

Las Cruces, NM $76,582

Harlingen, TX $76,357

Pocatello, ID $76,343

Florence, AL $76,228

Brownsville, TX $76,211

Mcallen, TX $76,025

Dothan, AL $75,901

Columbus, MS $75,376

Altus, OK $74,964

Lawton, OK $74,796

Pierre, SD $74,478

What Skills Can Increase an Environmental Engineer II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 6.16% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
Design Engineering (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	6.16%
Microsoft Office	2.05%
Design Engineering	1.71%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Environmental Engineer II's salary.

Consultancy: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Construction Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Consultancy	$93,705	6%
Consulting	$91,937	4%
Construction Management	$91,937	4%

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Environmental Engineer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Environmental Engineer II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $98,792. While startup companies pay approximate $83,568.

Environmental Engineer II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$83,568
Growth Stage	51~500	$88,381
Established	501~5000	$95,396
Enterprise	5000+	$98,792

Environmental Engineer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Environmental Engineer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Environmental Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Environmental Engineer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Environmental Engineer II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$114,921	$55.0	30%
Construction	$110,501	$53.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$106,081	$51.0	20%
Media	$104,313	$50.0	18%
Insurance	$101,661	$49.0	15%

How Education impacts an Environmental Engineer II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Environmental Engineer II enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Environmental Engineer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $90,576 and $96,172.

Environmental Engineer II Salaries by Degree Level

$97,800
$96,800
$95,800
$94,700
$93,700
$92,700
$91,700
$90,600

Typical Education for Environmental Engineer II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.6%
High School	36.0%
Associates	0.6%
Bachelors	36.0%
Masters	53.1%
Doctorate	10.3%

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Environmental Engineer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Engineer II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$80,070

Average $88,401/year

$95,163

$6,673

Average $7,367/month

$7,930

$1,540

Average $1,700/week

$1,830

$38

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,163	$7,930	$1,830	$46
Average	$88,401	$7,367	$1,700	$43
25th Percentile	$80,070	$6,673	$1,540	$38

Environmental Engineer II Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Environmental Engineer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Environmental Engineer III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $104,293 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Environmental Engineer II

Salaries for an Environmental Engineer II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,016 in 2023 to around $77,795 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environmental Engineer II salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Environmental Engineer II

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Common company salaries for Environmental Engineer II

Here are companies hiring for Environmental Engineer II and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Environmental Engineer II

1. Where can an Environmental Engineer II earn the most?

An Environmental Engineer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Environmental Engineer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Environmental Engineer II is $111,500.

2. What is the highest pay for Environmental Engineer II?

The highest pay for Environmental Engineer II is $101,319.

3. What is the lowest pay for Environmental Engineer II?

The lowest pay for Environmental Engineer II is $72,485.

4. What are the responsibilities of Environmental Engineer II?

Responsible for providing engineering solutions to environmental issues. Conducts environmental experiments to identify, assess, and resolve problems concerning the environment. Analyzes environmental data, reports, and trends and makes recommendations for corrective action. May also design, install, operate, and maintain measuring apparatus to determine the level of pollutants involving air, land, and water. Ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local environmental legislation. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Environmental Engineer II?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Environmental Engineer II roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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