Sustainable Development Salary in the United States

How much does a Sustainable Development make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sustainable Development in the United States is $83,923 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Sustainable Development's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,522
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,787 to $91,564
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,828
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Sustainable Development Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,564 $7,630 $1,761 $44
Average $83,923 $6,994 $1,614 $40
25th Percentile $70,787 $5,899 $1,361 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Sustainable Development Salaries

A Sustainable Development'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 Sustainable Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sustainable Development'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): $139,335
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $164,448
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,659
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,074
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,997
Levels Salary
Cost Esti... Level Sustainable Development$139,335
Cost Esti... Level Sustainable Development$164,448
Sustainab... Level Sustainable Development$86,659
Cost Esti... Level Sustainable Development$122,074
Cost Esti... Level Sustainable Development$138,997
$139,335 0 yr
$164,448 < 2 yrs
$86,659 2-4 yrs
$122,074 5-8 yrs
$138,997 > 8 yrs
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How Do Sustainable Development 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 Sustainable Developments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,919.
  • California: $92,567.
  • Massachusetts: $91,333.

Top Paying Cities for Sustainable Developments

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: $105,852
  • San Francisco: $104,693
  • Oakland: $102,486

What Skills Can Increase a Sustainable Development's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 6.08% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 6.08%
Plumbing 2.02%
Data Analysis 1.05%
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 Sustainable Development's salary.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
RFI
$91,476
9%
Budgeting
$90,636
8%
Procurement
$90,636
8%
Schematic
$89,797
7%
Consulting
$89,797
7%
Construction Management
$88,958
6%
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Sustainable Development Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Sustainable Development roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 63% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Sustainable Development positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Sustainable Development as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Sustainable Development

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$100,707$48.020%
Software & Networking$99,029$48.018%
Biotechnology$96,511$46.015%
Financial Services$93,993$45.012%
Energy & Utilities$92,315$44.010%

Sustainable Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sustainable Development'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Sustainable Development

Salaries for a Sustainable Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,117 in 2023 to around $75,062 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sustainable Development salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Sustainable Development Over Time

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2023
$76,117
2024
$75,642
2025
$75,062
2026
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2024 $75,642
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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Internal Communications. About the Company. National consulting & advisory services firm focused on the healthcare industry. Indu... more

    20 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Credit Risk Strategy & Data Science. About the Company. High-growth SMB lender building the next generation of credit decisioning. Industry... more

    25 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    27 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    27 Days Ago

  • USPS

    Columbus, OH

    USPS | Columbus, OH

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking Mail Carriers and City Carrier Assistants (CCA) to deliver mail and packages to residential and business... more

    1 Month Ago

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FAQ about Sustainable Development

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Sustainable Development?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Sustainable Development roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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