Junior Environmental Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Environmental Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Environmental Engineer in the United States is $75,901 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,901
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,573 to $83,753
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,811
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Junior Environmental Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,753 $6,979 $1,611 $40
Average $75,901 $6,325 $1,460 $36
25th Percentile $69,573 $5,798 $1,338 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Environmental Engineer Salaries

A Junior Environmental 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Junior Environmental Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Environmental 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): $75,324
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,013
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,832
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,981
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,039
Levels Salary
Junior En... Level Junior Environmental Engineer$75,324
Environme... Level Junior Environmental Engineer$88,013
Environme... Level Junior Environmental Engineer$103,832
Environme... Level Junior Environmental Engineer$126,981
Environme... Level Junior Environmental Engineer$155,039
$75,324 0 yr
$88,013 < 2 yrs
$103,832 2-4 yrs
$126,981 5-8 yrs
$155,039 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Junior Environmental 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: $95,734
  • San Francisco: $94,686
  • Oakland: $92,691

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Environmental Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.38% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Design Engineering (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Creating a system, component, or process to develop new products and systems.
  • Chemical Engineering (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that uses principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to efficiently use, produce, design, transport and transform energy and materials. The work of chemical engineers can range from the utilisation of nano-technology and nano-materials in the laboratory to large-scale industrial processes that convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms, and energy into useful forms and products. Chemical engineers are involved in many aspects of plant design and operation, including safety and hazard assessments, process design and analysis, modeling, control engineering, chemical reaction engineering, nuclear engineering, biological engineering, construction specification, and operating instructions. Chemical engineers typically hold a degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering. Practising engineers may have professional certification and be accredited members of a professional body. Such bodies include the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) or the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). A degree in chemical engineering is directly linked with all of the other engineering disciplines, to various extents.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.38%
Design Engineering 2.13%
Chemical Engineering 1.52%
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 Junior Environmental Engineer's salary.
  • CAD: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • 3D Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
CAD
$83,492
10%
3D Modeling
$83,492
10%
Collaboration
$81,214
7%
Alignment
$81,214
7%
Innovation
$80,455
6%
Technical Writing
$80,455
6%
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Junior Environmental Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Junior Environmental Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Junior Environmental Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Junior Environmental Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Junior Environmental Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$102,467$49.035%
Biotechnology$98,672$47.030%
Energy & Utilities$91,082$44.020%
Financial Services$91,082$44.020%
Internet$87,287$42.015%

How Education impacts a Junior Environmental Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Junior Environmental Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 a Junior Environmental Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $70,991 and $75,776).

Junior Environmental Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Environmental Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 0.7%
Associates 0.4%
Bachelors 44.9%
Masters 49.1%
Doctorate 4.9%
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Junior Environmental Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Environmental 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Junior Environmental Engineer

Salaries for a Junior Environmental Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,635 in 2023 to around $66,446 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Environmental Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Junior Environmental Engineer Over Time

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$67,089
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    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    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

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    Columbus, OH

    KreilKamp Trucking | Columbus, OH

    Regional CDL A Drivers | NEW Grads Welcome | Earn $70,000+ Annually. We're proud to be a 4th generation family truck line, started in 1935, but even proude... more

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  • 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

    22 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

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief of Staff. About the Company. Innovative travel platform for booking & managing work trips. Industry. Computer Software. Type. Privately Held, VC-back... more

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FAQ about Junior Environmental Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Junior Environmental Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Junior Environmental Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

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