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Environmental Engineer VI Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Environmental Engineer VI make in District of Columbia? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for an Environmental Engineer VI in District of Columbia is $242,765 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $117.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $260,660
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $229,289 to $252,132
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $217,020
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Environmental Engineer VI Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $252,132 $21,011 $4,849 $121
Average $242,765 $20,230 $4,669 $117
25th Percentile $229,289 $19,107 $4,409 $110
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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineer VI Salaries

An Environmental Engineer VI'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Engineer VI Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Engineer VI'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $237,336
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $238,330
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $238,727
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $240,317
  • Expert (over 8 years): $241,708
Levels Salary
Entry Level Environmental Engineer VI $237,336
Intermediate Level Environmental Engineer VI $238,330
Senior Level Environmental Engineer VI $238,727
Specialist Level Environmental Engineer VI $240,317
Expert Level Environmental Engineer VI $241,708
$237,336 0 yr
$238,330 < 2 yrs
$238,727 2-4 yrs
$240,317 5-8 yrs
$241,708 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineer VIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities, even within the same state. 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 District of Columbia cities:

  • Parcel Return Service: $242,765

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

Understanding how an Environmental Engineer VI'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.

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$229,289
Average $242,765/year
$252,132
$19,107
Average $20,230/month
$21,011
$4,409
Average $4,669/week
$4,849
$110
Average $117/hour
$121
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $252,132 $21,011 $4,849 $121
Average $242,765 $20,230 $4,669 $117
25th Percentile $229,289 $19,107 $4,409 $110

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