Environmental Services Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Environmental Services Director make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Services Director in the United States is $152,360 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $170,112
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,701 to $161,652
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,265
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Environmental Services Director Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $161,652 $13,471 $3,109 $78
Average $152,360 $12,697 $2,930 $73
25th Percentile $138,701 $11,558 $2,667 $67
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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Services Director Salaries

An Environmental Services Director'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 Environmental Services Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Services Director'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): $93,802
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $120,603
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,096
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,309
  • Expert (over 8 years): $214,930
Levels Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Services Director$93,802
Environme... Level Environmental Services Director$120,603
Environme... Level Environmental Services Director$138,096
Environme... Level Environmental Services Director$153,309
VP of Env... Level Environmental Services Director$214,930
$93,802 0 yr
$120,603 < 2 yrs
$138,096 2-4 yrs
$153,309 5-8 yrs
$214,930 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Environmental Services Directors

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: $192,172
  • San Francisco: $190,068
  • Oakland: $186,062

What Skills Can Increase an Environmental Services Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.51% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • HVAC (Mentioned in 2.51% Job Postings): Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
  • Fire Safety (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Planning and implementing safety practices, policies, and procedures to significantly reduce the extent of damage that a fire can cause.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.51%
HVAC 2.51%
Fire Safety 1.59%
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 Environmental Services Director's salary.
  • Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Housekeeping Services: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Purchasing
 $169,120
11%
Housekeeping Services
 $166,072
9%
Customer Service
 $163,025
7%
Facilities Management
 $161,502
6%
Collaboration
 $159,978
5%
Dedication
 $159,978
5%
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Environmental Services Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Environmental Services Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Environmental Services Director positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Environmental Services Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Environmental Services Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$167,596$81.010%
Business Services$167,596$81.010%
Construction$167,596$81.010%
Energy & Utilities$167,596$81.010%
Healthcare$167,596$81.010%

How Education impacts an Environmental Services Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Environmental Services Directors enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Environmental Services Director with a No Diploma is between $144,079 and $154,381).

Environmental Services Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Environmental Services Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.3%
High School 12.5%
Associates 31.3%
Bachelors 31.3%
Masters 43.8%
Doctorate 6.3%
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Environmental Services Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Services Director'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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$138,701
Average $152,360/year
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Average $12,697/month
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Average $2,930/week
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Average $73/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $161,652 $13,471 $3,109 $78
Average $152,360 $12,697 $2,930 $73
25th Percentile $138,701 $11,558 $2,667 $67

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Salary Trends for Environmental Services Director

Salaries for an Environmental Services Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $151,447 in 2023 to around $146,859 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environmental Services Director salary trends, .

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