Environmental Engineer Salary in Nevada (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Environmental Engineers in Nevada, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$109,720
per year
Hourly Rate
$52.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $107,110
State Rank
#14 of 50
290 employed here

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Nevada?

Environmental Engineers in Nevada take home a median of $109,720 annually — roughly $52.75 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $107,110.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $85,250 while the top 10% make $168,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $106,290 and $132,290 a year.

Environmental Engineer salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$85,250$40.99
25th percentile (early career)$106,290$51.10
50th percentile (median)$109,720$52.75
75th percentile (experienced)$132,290$63.60
90th percentile (top earners)$168,630$81.07

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 14th out of 50 states and territories for Environmental Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Louisiana$130,510
2California$130,410
3Oregon$127,100
4Washington$125,460
5Texas$123,060

Working as an Environmental Engineer in Nevada

Nationally, about 38,000 people work as Environmental Engineers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($109,720) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Environmental Engineer make in Nevada?
The median Environmental Engineer salary in Nevada is $109,720 per year, or about $52.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $85,250 at the entry level to $168,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Environmental Engineers about 2% more than the national median of $107,110. Nevada ranks 14th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Environmental Engineers?
Yes on pay — Nevada pays above the national median for this occupation, at $109,720 a year. About 290 Environmental Engineers are employed in Nevada. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.