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Environmental Engineer Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$91,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.93/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
90
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,710 #34 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in North Dakota, explained

Environmental engineers in North Dakota earn a median of $91,370 per year ($43.93 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $61,310, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $170,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $91,370 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $91,370 is worth about $102,710 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #34 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,310
$29.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,370
$43.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$170,090
$81.77/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $91,370 $102,710
Minnesota $115,750 $117,369 −$24,380
Montana $100,140 $105,806 −$8,770
South Dakota $98,890 $111,632 −$7,520

Environmental Engineer in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in North Dakota?

Environmental engineers in North Dakota earn a median of $91,370 per year ($43.93 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay environmental engineers well?

At $91,370, North Dakota pays 15% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 90 work in the state.

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