U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsResearch, 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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49,800 | 1.9 % | $39.98 | $83,160 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.55 | $29.57 | $37.86 | $47.68 | $57.24 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $48,980 | $61,500 | $78,740 | $99,180 | $119,060 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 14,270 | 1.12 | $41.50 | $86,310 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 9,990 | 1.01 | $39.72 | $82,620 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 7,160 | 0.31 | $33.30 | $69,260 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 3,960 | 0.07 | $36.69 | $76,310 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,800 | 0.19 | $46.67 | $97,080 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | 1,510 | 1.26 | $37.15 | $77,270 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 14,270 | 1.12 | $41.50 | $86,310 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 9,990 | 1.01 | $39.72 | $82,620 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | 850 | 0.89 | $44.45 | $92,450 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 160 | 0.47 | $38.17 | $79,390 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 350 | 0.23 | $59.29 | $123,320 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 80 | 0.30 | $48.71 | $101,330 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 90 | 0.06 | $46.98 | $97,720 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 3,800 | 0.19 | $46.67 | $97,080 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 90 | 0.01 | $45.67 | $95,000 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 6,080 | 0.43 | 1.11 | $43.33 | $90,120 |
| Florida | 3,100 | 0.44 | 1.12 | $32.30 | $67,170 |
| New York | 3,070 | 0.37 | 0.94 | $40.56 | $84,360 |
| Texas | 2,940 | 0.29 | 0.74 | $46.21 | $96,120 |
| Massachusetts | 2,660 | 0.85 | 2.17 | $38.43 | $79,940 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 330 | 1.22 | 3.12 | $34.95 | $72,700 |
| Alaska | 370 | 1.22 | 3.10 | (8) | (8) |
| Vermont | 290 | 1.02 | 2.60 | $46.61 | $96,940 |
| New Mexico | 790 | 1.02 | 2.60 | $46.39 | $96,480 |
| Massachusetts | 2,660 | 0.85 | 2.17 | $38.43 | $79,940 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 600 | 0.52 | 1.33 | $53.20 | $110,650 |
| Alabama | 1,000 | 0.55 | 1.41 | $48.34 | $100,540 |
| District of Columbia | 450 | 0.70 | 1.80 | $47.67 | $99,150 |
| Vermont | 290 | 1.02 | 2.60 | $46.61 | $96,940 |
| New Mexico | 790 | 1.02 | 2.60 | $46.39 | $96,480 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,770 | 1.07 | 2.73 | $39.35 | $81,860 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,520 | 0.67 | 1.70 | $45.78 | $95,220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,210 | 0.32 | 0.81 | $40.05 | $83,310 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,120 | 0.51 | 1.30 | $38.51 | $80,100 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,120 | 0.22 | 0.57 | $43.65 | $90,800 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,080 | 0.31 | 0.78 | $40.38 | $83,980 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 900 | 0.72 | 1.85 | $39.68 | $82,540 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 870 | 0.65 | 1.65 | $42.04 | $87,440 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 870 | 0.48 | 1.23 | $42.20 | $87,780 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 800 | 0.67 | 1.72 | $42.69 | $88,790 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 310 | 3.22 | 8.22 | $49.44 | $102,830 |
| Carson City, NV | 70 | 2.39 | 6.10 | $35.23 | $73,290 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 390 | 1.93 | 4.91 | $45.93 | $95,530 |
| Huntsville, AL | 360 | 1.76 | 4.50 | $69.52 | $144,600 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 120 | 1.65 | 4.21 | $25.28 | $52,590 |
| Anchorage, AK | 270 | 1.61 | 4.12 | $54.21 | $112,760 |
| Trenton-Ewing, NJ | 330 | 1.52 | 3.88 | $39.78 | $82,730 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 620 | 1.46 | 3.72 | $39.16 | $81,460 |
| Olympia, WA | 130 | 1.38 | 3.53 | $40.18 | $83,570 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 100 | 1.23 | 3.13 | $43.51 | $90,500 |