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Environmental Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$101,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.63/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
200
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,885 #38 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Rhode Island, explained

Environmental engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $101,140 per year ($48.63 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $83,980, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $135,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $101,140 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $101,140 is worth about $98,885 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #38 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$83,980
$40.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,140
$48.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,800
$65.29/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $101,140 $98,885
Massachusetts $115,800 $109,496 −$14,660
Connecticut $114,710 $110,713 −$13,570

Environmental Engineer in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Rhode Island?

Environmental engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $101,140 per year ($48.63 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay environmental engineers well?

At $101,140, Rhode Island pays 6% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 200 work in the state.

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