Environmental Engineers Salary in Rhode Island
Environmental Engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $101,140 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($107,110)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,980; the top 10% earn over $135,800. Nationally the range is $69,990 to $162,220.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Water Resource Specialists$130,480 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$99,300 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$117,080 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Restoration Planners$100,730 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Transportation Engineers$99,300 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$94,620 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Environmental Engineers pay in Rhode Island
How much do environmental engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $101,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,980 and the top 10% earn over $135,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for environmental engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 50 (−6% vs. the national median of $107,110). Living costs are not included.