Environmental Engineers Salary in Washington
Environmental Engineers in Washington earn a median of $125,460 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($107,110)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,660; the top 10% earn over $175,610. Nationally the range is $69,990 to $162,220.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Water Resource Specialists$182,480 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$110,000 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$134,570 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Restoration Planners$98,300 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Engineers$134,800 median in Washington
- Transportation Engineers$110,000 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Environmental Engineers pay in Washington
How much do environmental engineers make in Washington?
The median is $125,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,660 and the top 10% earn over $175,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for environmental engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+17% vs. the national median of $107,110). Living costs are not included.