Hiring an environmental engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
113 open postings ask for an environmental engineer as of Nov 11, 2026, from 50 employers. The median advertised pay is $85,467, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 53 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 60 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an environmental engineer?
Competitive. 50 employers are hiring the role right now, led by SpaceX with 19 open postings.
What should I pay an environmental engineer?
Advertised pay centers on $85,467. Federal staff in series 0819 average $139,661 in actual pay.
Where is an environmental engineer being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Texas (13), California (11) and Virginia (9). Together they hold 29% of its 113 open postings.
Who can help me hire an environmental engineer?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.