verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Environmental Engineer Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$114,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.15/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
450
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,713 #16 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Connecticut, explained

Environmental engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $114,710 per year ($55.15 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $80,280, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $156,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $114,710 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $114,710 is worth about $110,713 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #16 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,280
$38.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$114,710
$55.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,830
$75.40/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $114,710 $110,713
Massachusetts $115,800 $109,496 −$1,090
New York $101,270 $93,837 +$13,440
Rhode Island $101,140 $98,885 +$13,570

Environmental Engineer in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Connecticut?

Environmental engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $114,710 per year ($55.15 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay environmental engineers well?

At $114,710, Connecticut pays 7% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 450 work in the state.

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