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Environmental Engineer Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$103,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.70/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
410
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,568 #30 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Utah, explained

Environmental engineers in Utah earn a median of $103,380 per year ($49.70 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $76,230, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $148,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $103,380 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $103,380 is worth about $104,568 in national buying power — ranking Utah #30 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,230
$36.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,380
$49.70/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$148,830
$71.55/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $103,380 $104,568 —
Idaho $117,520 $123,065 −$14,140
Nevada $109,720 $109,743 −$6,340
New Mexico $108,360 $117,512 −$4,980
Colorado $106,890 $103,724 −$3,510
Wyoming $106,330 $114,714 −$2,950
Arizona $93,970 $93,338 +$9,410

Environmental Engineer in Utah: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Utah?

Environmental engineers in Utah earn a median of $103,380 per year ($49.70 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Utah pay environmental engineers well?

At $103,380, Utah pays 3% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 410 work in the state.

Environmental Engineer salary in other states

Louisiana · $130,510 California · $130,410 Oregon · $127,100 Washington · $125,460 Texas · $123,060 Nebraska · $120,620 Idaho · $117,520 Florida · $116,840 Massachusetts · $115,800 Minnesota · $115,750 Connecticut · $114,710 Ohio · $113,180

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