Environmental Engineers Salary in Virginia

Ranked #18 of 50 · VA

1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $111,800 ≈ $54/hr
Median annual salary $104,940
Employment 1,010

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $65,520P25 $83,010 Median $104,940P75 $131,700P90 $157,990

About 80% of environmental engineerss in Virginia earn between $65,520 and $157,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Virginia
$111,800
U.S. average
$112,910

The mean environmental engineers salary in Virginia is $111,800, about 1% below the U.S. average ($112,910). That works out to roughly $54/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Virginia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $102,110 $107,910 270
Richmond, VA $100,760 $107,910 130

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do environmental engineers make in Virginia?

The median environmental engineers salary in Virginia is $104,940 per year (mean $111,800), and about 80% earn between $65,520 and $157,990.

How much do environmental engineers make per hour in Virginia?

Roughly $54 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $111,800 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Virginia a high-paying state for environmental engineers?

Virginia ranks #18 of 50 states for environmental engineers pay. Its mean salary of $111,800 is about 1% below the U.S. average of $112,910.

Which metro areas in Virginia pay environmental engineers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Virginia for environmental engineers are Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($102,110), Richmond, VA ($100,760), by median annual wage.

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