Hiring an environmental engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
126 open postings ask for an environmental engineer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 47 employers. The median advertised minimum is $75,329. 75 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
126open postings
47employers hiring
$75,329median advertised minimum
75new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 70 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an environmental engineer?
Competitive. 47 employers are hiring the role right now, led by SpaceX with 15 open postings.
What should I pay an environmental engineer?
Advertised minimums center on $75,329. Federal staff in series 0819 average $139,046 in actual pay.