Building Envelope Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Building Envelope Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Envelope Engineer in the United States is $74,344 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Building Envelope Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,492
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,901 to $84,367
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,663
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Building Envelope Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,367 $7,031 $1,622 $41
Average $74,344 $6,195 $1,430 $36
25th Percentile $60,901 $5,075 $1,171 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Building Envelope Engineer Salaries

A Building Envelope Engineer'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 Building Envelope Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building Envelope Engineer'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): $68,183
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,743
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,103
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,411
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,702
Levels Salary
Entry Level Building Envelope Engineer$68,183
Intermediate Level Building Envelope Engineer$68,743
Senior Level Building Envelope Engineer$72,103
Specialist Level Building Envelope Engineer$78,411
Expert Level Building Envelope Engineer$81,702
$68,183 0 yr
$68,743 < 2 yrs
$72,103 2-4 yrs
$78,411 5-8 yrs
$81,702 > 8 yrs
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How Do Building Envelope Engineer 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 Building Envelope Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $82,313.
  • California: $82,001.
  • Massachusetts: $80,908.

Top Paying Cities for Building Envelope Engineers

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: $93,770
  • San Francisco: $92,848
  • Oakland: $90,788

What Skills Can Increase a Building Envelope Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.42% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Business To Business (Mentioned in 3% Job Postings): A type of electronic commerce (e-commerce), is the exchange of products, services or information between businesses, rather than between businesses and consumers (B2C).
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.42%
Business To Business 3%
Billing 2.67%
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 Building Envelope Engineer's salary.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 133%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 41%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 39%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Service Excellence
$173,221
133%
Negotiating
$104,824
41%
Sales and Marketing
$103,338
39%
Business To Business
$88,469
19%
Supply Chain
$86,239
16%
Telecommunications
$84,752
14%
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Building Envelope Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building Envelope Engineer'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Building Envelope Engineer

Salaries for a Building Envelope Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,117 in 2023 to around $62,107 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Building Envelope Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Building Envelope Engineer Over Time

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