What are the main factors that influence an Environmental Engineer V'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 III (4-7 years)earns $104,291, an Environmental Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,542, an Environmental Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $155,724, an Environmental Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $219,372, an Environmental Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $89,977,

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

Environmental Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $172,418, California $171,764, Massachusetts $169,474. 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: Chemical Process Engineer V: $165,448; Chemical Engineer V: $164,836; Environmental Testing and Analysis Engineer V: $155,790; Environmental Health & Safety Administrator V: $155,737; Environmental Analysis Engineer V: $155,730.

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

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Environmental Engineer V 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 V Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Engineer V in the United States is $155,724 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,882
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,054 to $157,377
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $139,160

10% $139,160

50% (Median) $155,724

90% $158,882

Environmental Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,377	$13,115	$3,026	$76
Average	$155,724	$12,977	$2,995	$75
25th Percentile	$147,054	$12,255	$2,828	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineer V Salaries

An Environmental Engineer V'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 V Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Engineer V'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 III (4-7 years): $104,291
Environmental Engineer IV (7+ years): $127,542
Environmental Engineer V (7-10 years): $155,724
Environmental Engineer VI (10-12 years): $219,372
Environmental Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $89,977

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Environmental Engineer III	4-7 years	$104,291
Environmental Engineer IV	7+ years	$127,542
Environmental Engineer V	7-10 years	$155,724
Environmental Engineer VI	10-12 years	$219,372
Environmental Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$89,977

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How Do Environmental Engineer Vs 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 Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $172,418.
California: $171,764.
Massachusetts: $169,474.

District of Columbia $172,418 California $171,764 Massachusetts $169,474 Washington $168,852 New Jersey $168,789 Alaska $168,571 Connecticut $166,422 New York $165,550

Hawaii $162,763 Rhode Island $161,455 Maryland $160,567 Minnesota $159,352 Colorado $158,885 Illinois $158,729 Oregon $158,138 Delaware $157,702

New Hampshire $157,428 Virginia $156,814 Pennsylvania $155,023 Nevada $154,120 North Dakota $153,824 Michigan $153,357 Wisconsin $153,186 Vermont $152,843

Texas $151,893 Maine $151,831 Arizona $151,737 Ohio $151,628 Georgia $150,196 Indiana $149,479 Wyoming $149,339 Utah $149,121

Iowa $149,028 Kansas $148,280 Louisiana $148,062 North Carolina $147,985 Missouri $147,953 Florida $147,346 Montana $147,019 Nebraska $146,708

Kentucky $146,536 South Carolina $145,913 Tennessee $145,524 Idaho $145,368 New Mexico $144,232 Oklahoma $143,982 Alabama $143,064 South Dakota $141,522

Arkansas $140,681 West Virginia $140,229 Mississippi $138,875

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineer V

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: $196,415
San Francisco: $194,264
Oakland: $190,170

San Jose, CA $196,415

San Francisco, CA $194,264

Oakland, CA $190,170

New York, NY $179,299

Paramus, NJ $177,119

Queens Village, NY $177,111

Passaic, NJ $176,963

Bergenfield, NJ $176,949

Stamford, CT $176,607

Huntington, NY $176,543

Newark, NJ $175,392

Bridgeport, CT $175,063

Vallejo, CA $174,753

New Brunswick, NJ $174,691

Petaluma, CA $174,598

Middlesex, NJ $174,302

Somerset, NJ $174,193

Santa Cruz, CA $173,990

Boston, MA $173,041

Monterey, CA $172,494

Seattle, WA $172,137

Santa Rosa, CA $172,106

Los Angeles, CA $172,059

Juneau, AK $171,655

Washington, DC $171,483

Orange, CA $170,929

Santa Ana, CA $170,518

Long Beach, CA $170,362

Anaheim, CA $170,331

Anchorage, AK $170,253

Santa Maria, CA $169,786

Everett, WA $169,755

Danbury, CT $169,207

Bremerton, WA $168,992

Tacoma, WA $168,431

New Suffolk, NY $168,428

Sacramento, CA $168,384

Santa Barbara, CA $168,213

Trenton, NJ $168,042

San Diego, CA $168,042

Brockton, MA $167,870

Fairbanks, AK $167,489

Lompoc, CA $167,092

Lowell, MA $166,966

Ventura, CA $166,936

Nashua, NH $166,905

Stockton, CA $166,889

Modesto, CA $165,753

Poughkeepsie, NY $165,410

Olympia, WA $165,114

Kennewick, WA $165,114

New Haven, CT $165,052

Lawrence, MA $164,491

Hartford, CT $164,336

Riverside, CA $164,304

New Bedford, MA $164,149

Richland, WA $164,149

Bakersfield, CA $163,931

San Bernardino, CA $163,868

New Britain, CT $163,853

Atlantic City, NJ $163,853

New London, CT $163,791

Norwich, CT $163,744

Portsmouth, NH $163,713

Boulder, CO $163,383

Portland, OR $163,168

Worcester, MA $163,152

Minneapolis, MN $162,669

Philadelphia, PA $162,451

Honolulu, HI $161,937

Saint Paul, MN $161,863

Vineland, NJ $161,828

Providence, RI $161,377

Chicago, IL $160,925

Bellingham, WA $160,738

Springfield, MA $160,614

Baltimore, MD $160,567

Chico, CA $160,178

Pittsfield, MA $159,757

Manchester, NH $159,461

Spokane, WA $158,776

Denver, CO $158,761

Albany, NY $158,029

Troy, NY $157,966

Nassau, NY $157,800

Schenectady, NY $157,639

Wilmington, DE $157,515

Burlington, VT $157,297

Salem, OR $157,235

Portland, ME $156,752

Yakima, WA $156,596

Rochester, MN $156,113

Reno, NV $156,035

Fresno, CA $156,035

Milwaukee, WI $155,895

Detroit, MI $155,740

Ann Arbor, MI $155,713

Allentown, PA $155,693

Colorado Springs, CO $155,428

Syracuse, NY $155,350

Carson City, NV $155,350

Houston, TX $155,132

Eugene, OR $155,054

Gary, IN $154,868

Springfield, OR $154,743

Bismarck, ND $154,712

Galveston, TX $154,603

Medford, OR $154,369

Fort Collins, CO $154,307

Concord, NH $154,229

Austin, TX $154,182

Mesa, AZ $153,855

Reading, PA $153,840

Phoenix, AZ $153,824

Dallas, TX $153,777

Saint Cloud, MN $153,628

Madison, WI $153,419

Utica, NY $152,999

Rochester, NY $152,750

Des Moines, IA $152,734

Raleigh, NC $152,719

Atlanta, GA $152,485

Battle Creek, MI $152,438

Salt Lake City, UT $152,392

Lancaster, PA $152,158

Harrisburg, PA $151,940

Kansas City, MO $151,784

Champaign, IL $151,753

Kansas City, KS $151,753

Fort Worth, TX $151,737

Columbus, OH $151,711

Boca Raton, FL $151,675

Pittsburgh, PA $151,613

Richmond, VA $151,551

Indianapolis, IN $151,519

Cleveland, OH $151,504

Las Vegas, NV $151,317

Cincinnati, OH $151,317

Petersburg, VA $151,083

Huntsville, AL $150,850

Lansing, MI $150,746

Lebanon, PA $150,725

Pueblo, CO $150,710

Appleton, WI $150,663

Buffalo, NY $150,601

Dayton, OH $150,554

Racine, WI $150,523

Charlotte, NC $150,507

Saint Louis, MO $150,461

York, PA $150,367

Elkhart, IN $150,367

Gastonia, NC $150,338

Billings, MT $150,300

Beaumont, TX $150,258

Lorain, OH $150,227

Benton Harbor, MI $150,196

Toledo, OH $150,165

Binghamton, NY $150,087

Rock Hill, SC $150,071

Rockford, IL $149,993

Springfield, IL $149,931

Elyria, OH $149,915

Fargo, ND $149,915

Flagstaff, AZ $149,806

Fort Lauderdale, FL $149,713

Duluth, MN $149,620

Miami, FL $149,620

Cheyenne, WY $149,511

Grand Forks, ND $149,511

Bangor, ME $149,168

Cedar Rapids, IA $148,997

Durham, NC $148,931

Louisville, KY $148,919

Grand Rapids, MI $148,888

Hialeah, FL $148,872

Casper, WY $148,654

Scranton, PA $148,467

New Orleans, LA $148,421

Virginia Beach, VA $148,405

Akron, OH $148,327

Peoria, IL $148,125

Sarasota, FL $148,094

Nashville, TN $147,985

Omaha, NE $147,985

Green Bay, WI $147,985

Baton Rouge, LA $147,907

Charleston, SC $147,876

Jamestown, NY $147,798

Davenport, IA $147,798

Tucson, AZ $147,720

Saint Petersburg, FL $147,626

Tampa, FL $147,595

Evansville, IN $147,502

Port Arthur, TX $147,502

Bradenton, FL $147,439

Santa Fe, NM $147,159

Orlando, FL $146,879

Clearwater, FL $146,832

Canton, OH $146,505

La Crosse, WI $146,505

Albuquerque, NM $146,412

Newport News, VA $146,396

High Point, NC $146,349

Ogden, UT $146,287

Corpus Christi, TX $146,163

Norfolk, VA $146,069

Laramie, WY $146,069

Rock Island, IL $145,976

Saginaw, MI $145,945

Jacksonville, FL $145,929

Salisbury, NC $145,898

Boise, ID $145,867

Moline, IL $145,789

Fort Myers, FL $145,742

Memphis, TN $145,711

Tulsa, OK $145,633

Waterloo, IA $145,540

Spartanburg, SC $145,384

Lincoln, NE $145,306

Fort Wayne, IN $145,275

Provo, UT $145,259

Cedar Falls, IA $145,072

San Antonio, TX $145,010

Greensboro, NC $144,948

South Bend, IN $144,932

Savannah, GA $144,761

Muskegon, MI $144,699

Birmingham, AL $144,683

Winston Salem, NC $144,607

Lake Charles, LA $144,232

Anderson, IN $144,200

Lexington, KY $144,154

Augusta, GA $144,107

Greenville, SC $144,107

Lima, OH $143,982

Wichita, KS $143,967

Tuscaloosa, AL $143,967

Columbia, SC $143,827

Springfield, OH $143,796

Asheville, NC $143,546

Bloomington, IN $143,437

Knoxville, TN $142,877

Shreveport, LA $142,861

Wilmington, NC $142,659

Roanoke, VA $142,659

Topeka, KS $142,378

Frankfort, KY $142,361

Oklahoma City, OK $142,254

Chillicothe, OH $142,192

Longview, TX $142,176

Melbourne, FL $142,160

Sioux Falls, SD $141,911

Mobile, AL $141,896

Terre Haute, IN $141,833

Altoona, PA $141,740

Amarillo, TX $141,631

Killeen, TX $141,584

Fayetteville, AR $141,460

Chattanooga, TN $141,413

Sioux City, IA $141,273

Idaho Falls, ID $141,242

Lynchburg, VA $141,117

Gainesville, FL $140,915

Portsmouth, OH $140,837

Little Rock, AR $140,806

Lafayette, LA $140,743

Youngstown, OH $140,743

Daytona Beach, FL $140,650

Clarksville, TN $140,634

Pensacola, FL $140,619

Temple, TX $140,608

Hopkinsville, KY $140,152

Erie, PA $140,120

Florence, SC $140,058

Charleston, WV $139,809

Great Falls, MT $139,731

Macon, GA $139,513

Tallahassee, FL $139,498

Fayetteville, NC $139,466

Waco, TX $139,435

Helena, MT $139,326

Pine Bluff, AR $139,267

Vincennes, IN $139,077

Lubbock, TX $139,015

Alamogordo, NM $138,921

Twin Falls, ID $138,781

Rapid City, SD $138,735

Jackson, MS $138,454

Huntington, WV $138,443

Greenville, MS $138,439

Parkersburg, WV $138,280

Montgomery, AL $138,252

Wichita Falls, TX $138,096

Springfield, MO $138,096

Biloxi, MS $138,018

Monroe, LA $137,862

Johnstown, PA $137,753

Sumter, SC $137,691

Columbus, GA $137,676

Pascagoula, MS $137,380

Abilene, TX $137,380

Kingsport, TN $136,975

Albany, GA $136,975

Gulfport, MS $136,928

Alexandria, LA $136,414

Fort Smith, AR $136,025

El Paso, TX $135,604

Las Cruces, NM $134,904

Harlingen, TX $134,508

Pocatello, ID $134,483

Florence, AL $134,281

Brownsville, TX $134,250

Mcallen, TX $133,923

Dothan, AL $133,705

Columbus, MS $132,780

Altus, OK $132,054

Lawton, OK $131,758

Pierre, SD $131,197

What Skills Can Increase an Environmental Engineer V'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 V's salary.

Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
EHS: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Dedication	$210,227	35%
EHS	$202,441	30%
Communication Skills	$199,327	28%

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

Environmental Engineer V salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $174,324. While startup companies pay approximate $147,474.

Environmental Engineer V Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$147,474
Growth Stage	51~500	$155,971
Established	501~5000	$168,341
Enterprise	5000+	$174,324

Environmental Engineer V Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Environmental Engineer V roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Environmental Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Environmental Engineer V as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Environmental Engineer V

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$194,655	$94.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$186,869	$90.0	20%
Insurance	$179,083	$86.0	15%
Software & Networking	$179,083	$86.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$171,296	$82.0	10%

How Education impacts an Environmental Engineer V's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Environmental Engineer V 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 V with a Bachelor's Degree is between $155,527 and $166,167.

Environmental Engineer V Salaries by Degree Level

$168,200
$166,400
$164,600
$162,800
$161,000
$159,200
$157,400
$155,600

Typical Education for Environmental Engineer V
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.0%
High School	1.0%
Associates	51.9%
Bachelors	37.4%
Masters	51.9%
Doctorate	9.7%

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

Understanding how an Environmental Engineer V'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.

$147,054

Average $155,724/year

$157,377

$12,255

Average $12,977/month

$13,115

$2,828

Average $2,995/week

$3,026

$71

Average $75/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,377	$13,115	$3,026	$76
Average	$155,724	$12,977	$2,995	$75
25th Percentile	$147,054	$12,255	$2,828	$71

Environmental Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Environmental Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Environmental Engineer VI role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $219,372 - a projected growth of 41% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Environmental Engineer V

Salaries for an Environmental Engineer V can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $149,887 in 2023 to around $142,931 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environmental Engineer V salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Environmental Engineer V

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Common company salaries for Environmental Engineer V

Here are companies hiring for Environmental Engineer V 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 V

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

An Environmental Engineer V'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 V earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Environmental Engineer V is $196,415.

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

The highest pay for Environmental Engineer V is $158,882.

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

The lowest pay for Environmental Engineer V is $139,160.

4. What are the responsibilities of Environmental Engineer V?

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. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.

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

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Environmental Engineer V roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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