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Environmental Engineers salary in Connecticut

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Environmental Engineers in Connecticut. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$114,710
Mean annual$119,880
Range (10th to 90th)$80,280 to $156,830
Connecticut employment450
State vs national+4.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Connecticut environmental engineers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$80,28025TH$100,210MEDIAN$114,71075TH$138,27090TH$156,830

The middle 50% of workers earn between $100,210 and $138,270, with a median of $114,710.

Real disclosed salaries

Environmental Engineers in Connecticut: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $87,610. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry2$88,192
Level III — experienced1$101,317

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Environmental Engineers in Connecticut. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
University of ConnecticutAssistant Research Professor3$78,000
WATERBURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER1$87,610
WSP USA Inc.Environmental Engineer1$88,774

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER at WATERBURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    $87,610
    WaterburyWage Level IDecided Jan 2, 2026I-200-25358-510131
  • Assistant Research Professor at University of Connecticut
    $78,000
    StorrsDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475794
  • Environmental Engineer at WSP USA Inc.
    $88,774
    SheltonWage Level IDecided May 23, 2025I-200-25136-985210
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Connecticut
    $61,800
    GrotonDecided Jul 25, 2025I-200-25199-186475
  • Assistant Research Professor at University of Connecticut
    $101,317
    StorrsWage Level IIIDecided Mar 10, 2025I-200-25062-738878

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Environmental Engineers pay by experience level in Connecticut

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Environmental Engineers in Connecticut, by industry

Median offered wage across 5 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $78,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationUniversity of Connecticut3$78,000
Government and public sectorWATERBURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION1$87,610
Professional servicesWSP USA Inc.1$88,774

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Connecticut over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Connecticut2023 to 2025
$115,1502023$108,1002024$114,7102025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Writing

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.

  2. 02

    Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.

  3. 03

    Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.

  4. 04

    Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.

  5. 05

    Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

  6. 06

    Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.

  7. 07

    Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.

  8. 08

    Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.1%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Environmental Engineers in Connecticut?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Environmental Engineers in Connecticut is $114,710.
How does Connecticut compare to the national median for Environmental Engineers?
The Connecticut median is +4.4% versus the BLS national figure of $109,833.
What is the salary range for Environmental Engineers in Connecticut?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $80,280 and the 90th-percentile at $156,830, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Environmental Engineers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Environmental Engineers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.