Environment Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Environment Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environment Manager in the United States is $98,090 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,908
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,931 to $108,987
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,591
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Environment Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $108,987 $9,082 $2,096 $52
Average $98,090 $8,174 $1,886 $47
25th Percentile $88,931 $7,411 $1,710 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Environment Manager Salaries

An Environment 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environment Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environment 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $95,927
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,182
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,611
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,564
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,918
Levels Salary
Entry Level Environment Manager$95,927
Intermediate Level Environment Manager$96,182
Senior Level Environment Manager$99,611
Specialist Level Environment Manager$104,564
Expert Level Environment Manager$104,918
$95,927 0 yr
$96,182 < 2 yrs
$99,611 2-4 yrs
$104,564 5-8 yrs
$104,918 > 8 yrs
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How Do Environment 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 Environment Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $108,605.
  • California: $108,193.
  • Massachusetts: $106,752.

Top Paying Cities for Environment 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:

  • San Jose: $123,721
  • San Francisco: $122,505
  • Oakland: $119,788

What Skills Can Increase an Environment Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Accountability (Mentioned in 4.52% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.66% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Accountability 4.52%
Nursing Practice 2.66%
Data Collection 1.64%
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 an Environment Manager's salary.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Employee Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiac
 $102,995
5%
Pediatric
 $102,014
4%
Employee Engagement
 $101,033
3%
Workday
 $101,033
3%
Risk Management
 $100,052
2%
Analysis
 $100,052
2%
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How Education impacts an Environment Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Environment Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Environment Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $98,723 and $103,764).

Environment Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Environment Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 1.0%
Associates 28.4%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 19.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Environment Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environment 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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$88,931
Average $98,090/year
$108,987
$7,411
Average $8,174/month
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$1,710
Average $1,886/week
$2,096
$43
Average $47/hour
$52
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $108,987 $9,082 $2,096 $52
Average $98,090 $8,174 $1,886 $47
25th Percentile $88,931 $7,411 $1,710 $43

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Salary Trends for Environment Manager

Salaries for an Environment Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $205,233 in 2023 to around $199,616 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environment Manager salary trends, .

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