Environmental Engineer Earnings

Median annual earnings of environmental engineers were $61,410 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $47,650 and $77,360. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,640, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $91,510. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of environmental engineers in 2002 were:

 

 

According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates in environmental/environmental health engineering received starting offers averaging $44,702 a year.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition

 

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