Environmental Engineer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 170+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$125,980
$60.567/hr
vs National Average
$100,067
+25.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $153K
170 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Environmental Engineer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,760 |
| 25th percentile | $102,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $125,980 |
| 75th percentile | $137,610 |
| 90th percentile | $153,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Engineer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $109,020 |
| 2023 | $121,860 |
| 2024 | $125,980 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $109,020 | $92,026 |
| 2023 | $121,860 | $96,306 |
| 2024 | $125,980 | $100,067 |