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Hourly Wage for Environmental Engineering Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Environmental Engineering Director make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Environmental Engineering Director in the United States is $92, which translates to an annual salary of about $192,375.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87 to $95 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83 per hour
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Environmental Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $198,103 $16,509 $3,810 $95
Average $192,375 $16,031 $3,700 $92
25th Percentile $181,776 $15,148 $3,496 $87
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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineering Director Salaries

An Environmental Engineering Director'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 Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Engineering Director'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 Engineering Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $105,358
  • Environmental Engineering Manager (5+ years): $122,418
  • Environmental Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $168,313
  • Environmental Engineering Director (5+ years): $192,375
  • VP of Environmental Engineering (5+ years): $242,114
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Environmental Engineering Senior Supervisor3-5 years$105,358
Environmental Engineering Manager5+ years$122,418
Environmental Engineering Senior Manager5+ years$168,313
Environmental Engineering Director5+ years$192,375
VP of Environmental Engineering5+ years$242,114
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Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineering Directors

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: $242,643
  • San Francisco: $239,986
  • Oakland: $234,928

Environmental Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Engineering Director'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

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FAQ about Environmental Engineering Director

1. What are the responsibilities of Environmental Engineering Director?

Directs the overall environmental engineering operations and strategy within an organization. Develops and designs policies and procedures to guide environmental experiments and analysis. Ensures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and objectives. Collaborates and partners with key stakeholders to align priorities and drive projects forward. Stays abreast of advancements in environmental engineering and industry best practices. 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 senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

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