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Environmental Engineering

Protect air, water, and land through engineering solutions that balance human needs and ecological health.

Overview

Environmental Engineering applies scientific and engineering principles to protect human health and the natural environment. It tackles water and air pollution treatment, waste management, soil remediation, and climate change mitigation through infrastructure and process design.

Core Areas of Study

Water Treatment
Air Quality Control
Waste Management
Environmental Law
Hydrology
Toxicology
Remediation Engineering
Climate Systems
Ecological Engineering
Sustainable Design

Salary Expectations

Entry Level

$56,000

Mid-Career

$84,000

Senior Level

$120,000

Salary by State

Click any state to see average Environmental Engineering salaries by experience level. Data adjusted for cost of living and industry presence.

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Salary Range

$90K+ (Highest)
$75K - $90K (High)
$65K - $75K (Above Avg)
$55K - $65K (Average)
$45K - $55K (Below Avg)

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Note: Salary data represents average total compensation for Environmental Engineering in each state. Map uses Albers USA projection with Alaska and Hawaii positioned as insets. Data based on BLS and industry surveys (2025-2026).

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