Professor - Environmental Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Professor - Environmental Engineering make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professor - Environmental Engineering in the United States is $108,154 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,472
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,350 to $124,547
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,782
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Professor - Environmental Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $124,547 $10,379 $2,395 $60
Average $108,154 $9,013 $2,080 $52
25th Percentile $94,350 $7,863 $1,814 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Professor - Environmental Engineering Salaries

A Professor - Environmental Engineering'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 Professor - Environmental Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professor - Environmental Engineering'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:

  • Instructor - Environmental Engineering (0-0 years): $64,380
  • Asst. Professor - Environmental Engineering (0-0 years): $85,402
  • Assoc. Professor - Environmental Engineering (0-0 years): $97,610
  • Professor - Environmental Engineering (0-0 years): $108,154
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Instructor - Environmental Engineering0-0 years$64,380
Asst. Professor - Environmental Engineering0-0 years$85,402
Assoc. Professor - Environmental Engineering0-0 years$97,610
Professor - Environmental Engineering0-0 years$108,154
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Top Paying Cities for Professor - Environmental Engineerings

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: $136,415
  • San Francisco: $135,074
  • Oakland: $132,078

What Skills Can Increase a Professor - Environmental Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Consulting (Mentioned in 6.38% Job Postings): Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.
  • Systems Installation (Mentioned in 3.83% Job Postings): the act of making the program ready for execution. Installation refers to the particular configuration of a software or hardware with a view to making it usable with the computer.
  • Technical Writing (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Technical writing is writing or drafting technical communication used in technical and occupational fields, such as computer hardware and software, engineering, chemistry, aeronautics, robotics, finance, medical, consumer electronics, biotechnology and forestry. Technical writing encompasses the largest sub-field within technical communication. The Society for Technical Communication defines technical communication as any form of communication that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics: "(1) communicating about technical or specialized topics, such as computer applications, medical procedures, or environmental regulations; (2) communicating by using technology, such as web pages, help files, or social media sites; or (3) providing instructions about how to do something, regardless of how technical the task is".
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Consulting 6.38%
Systems Installation 3.83%
Technical Writing 2.2%
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 a Professor - Environmental Engineering's salary.
  • Data Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 43%.
  • Environmental Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 43%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 43%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Analysis
 $154,660
43%
Environmental Consulting
 $154,660
43%
Consulting
 $154,660
43%
AutoCAD
 $129,785
20%
Project Management
 $121,132
12%
Commitment
 $120,051
11%
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How Education impacts a Professor - Environmental Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Professor - Environmental Engineerings enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Professor - Environmental Engineering with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $116,453 and $134,273).

Professor - Environmental Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Professor - Environmental Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 100.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Professor - Environmental Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professor - Environmental Engineering'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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$94,350
Average $108,154/year
$124,547
$7,863
Average $9,013/month
$10,379
$1,814
Average $2,080/week
$2,395
$45
Average $52/hour
$60
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $124,547 $10,379 $2,395 $60
Average $108,154 $9,013 $2,080 $52
25th Percentile $94,350 $7,863 $1,814 $45

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FAQ about Professor - Environmental Engineering

1. Where can a Professor - Environmental Engineering earn the most?

A Professor - Environmental Engineering'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, a Professor - Environmental Engineering earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Professor - Environmental Engineering is $136,415.

2. What is the highest pay for Professor - Environmental Engineering?

The highest pay for Professor - Environmental Engineering is $139,472.

3. What is the lowest pay for Professor - Environmental Engineering?

The lowest pay for Professor - Environmental Engineering is $81,782.

4. What are the responsibilities of Professor - Environmental Engineering?

Teaches courses in the discipline area of environmental engineering. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published.

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