SOC 17-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Engineers — Connecticut
Connecticut · 3 metro areas compared
At $114,710, median pay for Environmental Engineers in Connecticut tracks the national median of $107,110 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $114,710, median pay for Environmental Engineers in Connecticut tracks the national median of $107,110 closely. Pay ranges from under $80,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $156,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $100,210 to $138,270.
Employment stands at 450, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Connecticut ranks number 11th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $115,390. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 83rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,280 | −25.0% |
| 25th | $100,210 | −6.4% |
| Median (50th) | $114,710 | +7.1% |
| 75th | $138,270 | +29.1% |
| 90th | $156,830 | +46.4% |
| Mean | $119,880 | +11.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $115,390 | 70 | |
| 2 | New Haven | $113,290 | 40 | |
| 3 | Hartford | $111,710 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $114,710 buys what $110,724 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$114,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$110,724US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $114,710 a year, 7.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,280 to $156,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $115,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Engineers in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $114,710, or $55.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $107,110, so pay in Connecticut is 7.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $156,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bridgeport, at $115,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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