What are the main factors that influence an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Environmental Engineering Senior Manager?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Environmental Engineering Senior Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Environmental Engineering Senior Manager's salary?

An Environmental Engineering Senior Manager's salary grows with experience: an Environmental Engineering Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $109,241, an Environmental Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $126,904, an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $174,547, an Environmental Engineering Director (5+ years)earns $199,444, a VP of Environmental Engineering (5+ years)earns $251,053,

What are the highest paying states for an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager?

Environmental Engineering Senior Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Engineering Senior Manager roles are District of Columbia $186,399, California $185,692, Massachusetts $183,217. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Environmental Engineering Senior Manager roles make?

Salaries for Environmental Engineering Senior Manager level roles vary by specialization: Environmental Engineering Director: $192,365; Environmental Programs and Projects Senior Manager: $168,400; Environmental Analysis Senior Manager: $168,390; Environmental Testing and Analysis Senior Manager: $168,360; Environmental Engineering Manager: $122,400.

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Environmental Engineering Senior Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager in Rhode Island is $174,547 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,787
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $155,905 to $186,189
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $138,931

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Environmental Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$186,189	$15,516	$3,581	$90
Average	$174,547	$14,546	$3,357	$84
25th Percentile	$155,905	$12,992	$2,998	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

An Environmental Engineering Senior Manager'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 Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager'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): $109,241
Environmental Engineering Manager (5+ years): $126,904
Environmental Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $174,547
Environmental Engineering Director (5+ years): $199,444
VP of Environmental Engineering (5+ years): $251,053

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Environmental Engineering Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$109,241
Environmental Engineering Manager	5+ years	$126,904
Environmental Engineering Senior Manager	5+ years	$174,547
Environmental Engineering Director	5+ years	$199,444
VP of Environmental Engineering	5+ years	$251,053

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How Do Environmental Engineering Senior Manager 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 Engineering Senior Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $186,399.
California: $185,692.
Massachusetts: $183,217.

District of Columbia $186,399 California $185,692 Massachusetts $183,217 Washington $182,544 New Jersey $182,477 Alaska $182,241 Connecticut $179,918 New York $178,975

Hawaii $175,962 Rhode Island $174,547 Maryland $173,588 Minnesota $172,275 Colorado $171,770 Illinois $171,601 Oregon $170,961 Delaware $170,490

New Hampshire $170,194 Virginia $169,530 Pennsylvania $167,594 Nevada $166,618 North Dakota $166,298 Michigan $165,793 Wisconsin $165,608 Vermont $165,237

Texas $164,211 Maine $164,143 Arizona $164,042 Ohio $163,924 Georgia $162,376 Indiana $161,601 Wyoming $161,450 Utah $161,214

Iowa $161,113 Kansas $160,305 Louisiana $160,069 North Carolina $159,985 Missouri $159,951 Florida $159,295 Montana $158,941 Nebraska $158,604

Kentucky $158,419 South Carolina $157,746 Tennessee $157,325 Idaho $157,157 New Mexico $155,928 Oklahoma $155,658 Alabama $154,665 South Dakota $152,998

Arkansas $152,089 West Virginia $151,601 Mississippi $150,136

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Engineering Senior Managers

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:

Adamsville: $176,729
Albion: $175,236
Ashaway: $176,394

Adamsville, RI $176,729 Albion, RI $175,236 Ashaway, RI $176,394 Barrington, RI $174,775 Block Island, RI $175,748 Bradford, RI $176,288 Bristol, RI $175,448 Carolina, RI $175,997

Charlestown, RI $176,061 Chepachet, RI $175,711 Clayville, RI $175,221 Coventry, RI $175,229 West Greenwich, RI $175,712 East Greenwich, RI $175,111 Exeter, RI $175,664 Fiskeville, RI $174,771

Forestdale, RI $176,118 Foster, RI $175,618 Glendale, RI $176,132 Greene, RI $175,849 Greenville, RI $174,839 Harmony, RI $175,064 Harrisville, RI $176,056 Hope, RI $174,881

Hope Valley, RI $176,239 Hopkinton, RI $176,472 Jamestown, RI $175,882 Kenyon, RI $175,975 Little Compton, RI $176,702 Manville, RI $175,467 Mapleville, RI $175,744 Newport, RI $176,059

Middletown, RI $176,137 North Kingstown, RI $175,413 North Scituate, RI $175,066 Oakland, RI $175,935 Pascoag, RI $176,172 Pawtucket, RI $174,514 Central Falls, RI $174,591 Cumberland, RI $175,583

Lincoln, RI $174,766 Portsmouth, RI $176,041 Prudence Island, RI $175,679 Rockville, RI $176,445 Saunderstown, RI $175,776 Shannock, RI $175,985 Slatersville, RI $176,120 Slocum, RI $175,771

Tiverton, RI $176,576 Wakefield, RI $175,926 Kingston, RI $175,859 Narragansett, RI $175,975 Peace Dale, RI $175,904 Warren, RI $175,226 Warwick, RI $174,738 Westerly, RI $176,436

West Kingston, RI $175,914 West Warwick, RI $174,951 Wood River Junction, RI $176,165 Woonsocket, RI $176,128 North Smithfield, RI $175,728 Wyoming, RI $175,985 Providence, RI $174,463 Cranston, RI $174,487

North Providence, RI $174,507 East Providence, RI $174,475 Riverside, RI $174,531 Rumford, RI $174,505 Smithfield, RI $174,859 Johnston, RI $174,566

Environmental Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Environmental Engineering Senior Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $195,230. While startup companies pay approximate $165,106.

Environmental Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$165,106
Growth Stage	51~500	$174,625
Established	501~5000	$188,532
Enterprise	5000+	$195,230

Environmental Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Environmental Engineering Senior Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Environmental Engineering Senior Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Environmental Engineering Senior Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$218,184	$105.0	25%
Biotechnology	$209,457	$101.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$200,729	$97.0	15%
Chemicals	$192,002	$92.0	10%
Healthcare	$192,002	$92.0	10%

Environmental Engineering Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager'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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$155,905

Average $174,547/year

$186,189

$12,992

Average $14,546/month

$15,516

$2,998

Average $3,357/week

$3,581

$75

Average $84/hour

$90

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$186,189	$15,516	$3,581	$90
Average	$174,547	$14,546	$3,357	$84
25th Percentile	$155,905	$12,992	$2,998	$75

Environmental Engineering Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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VP of Environmental Engineering

For an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Environmental Engineering Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $199,444 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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