17-2081

Environmental Engineers

Role Overview

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Recommended Majors

Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Water Resources Engineering. Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Oregon	$130,370
California	$127,660
District of Columbia	$125,980
Louisiana	$123,210
Massachusetts	$116,980
Washington	$115,770
Alaska	$113,800
Nevada	$112,330
Texas	$108,560
Connecticut	$108,100
Illinois	$107,550
Rhode Island	$106,620
Ohio	$106,070
Hawaii	$105,230
Minnesota	$104,980

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Median Annual Salary

$104,170

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.9%

Avg. annual openings

3.0k

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