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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$98,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.20/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
510
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,097 #20 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Missouri, explained

Environmental engineers in Missouri earn a median of $98,170 per year ($47.20 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $56,430, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $128,490. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $98,170 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $98,170 is worth about $108,097 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #20 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,430
$27.13/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,170
$47.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,490
$61.77/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $98,170 $108,097
Nebraska $120,620 $133,869 −$22,450
Illinois $107,990 $108,035 −$9,820
Kentucky $107,520 $119,256 −$9,350
Tennessee $97,190 $105,791 +$980
Iowa $94,830 $108,054 +$3,340
Kansas $94,070 $104,443 +$4,100
Oklahoma $92,090 $104,835 +$6,080
Arkansas $85,280 $98,094 +$12,890

Environmental Engineer in Missouri: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Missouri?

Environmental engineers in Missouri earn a median of $98,170 per year ($47.20 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Missouri pay environmental engineers well?

At $98,170, Missouri pays 8% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 510 work in the state.

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