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Environmental Engineer Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$104,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.45/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
1,010
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,794 #32 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Virginia, explained

Environmental engineers in Virginia earn a median of $104,940 per year ($50.45 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $65,520, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $157,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $104,940 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $104,940 is worth about $103,794 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #32 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,520
$31.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,940
$50.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$157,990
$75.96/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $104,940 $103,794
Kentucky $107,520 $119,256 −$2,580
North Carolina $99,440 $105,422 +$5,500
Maryland $97,570 $92,960 +$7,370
Tennessee $97,190 $105,791 +$7,750
West Virginia $83,200 $92,964 +$21,740

Environmental Engineer in Virginia: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Virginia?

Environmental engineers in Virginia earn a median of $104,940 per year ($50.45 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Virginia pay environmental engineers well?

At $104,940, Virginia pays 2% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 1,010 work in the state.

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