Environmental Engineers Salary
In Stockton-Lodi, CA, environmental engineers earn $138,700 at the median, or about $66.68 an hour. The range runs from $83K at the entry level to $149K for experienced workers.
So what does $139K get you in Stockton-Lodi?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Stockton-Lodi’s Regional Price Parity (105.1). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Stockton-Lodi
Stockton-Lodi sits well above the national pay line for environmental engineers, local pay runs about 29% higher than the U.S. median of $107K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,742/month, 21.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost-of-living overall is 5% above the national average (BEA RPP 105.1), so groceries and services cost more too. Combined with manageable housing costs, Stockton-Lodi offers a genuinely strong financial position for environmental engineerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for environmental engineers in metros near Stockton-Lodi, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $133K | , |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $128K | , |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $139K | , |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $119K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Stockton-Lodi, CA
Entry-level environmental engineers (10th percentile) start around $83K. Mid-career wages sit at $139K. Top earners bring in $149K or more, a $66K spread from bottom to top.
Environmental Engineers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $131K | +22% | 340 |
| California | $130K | +22% | 4,550 |
| Oregon | $127K | +19% | 650 |
| Washington | $125K | +17% | 1,920 |
| Texas | $123K | +15% | 1,940 |
| Nebraska | $121K | +13% | 270 |
| Idaho | $118K | +10% | 400 |
| Florida | $117K | +9% | 1,800 |
| Massachusetts | $116K | +8% | 1,880 |
| Minnesota | $116K | +8% | 1,080 |
| Connecticut | $115K | +7% | 450 |
| Ohio | $113K | +6% | 730 |
| Alaska | $110K | +3% | 260 |
| Nevada | $110K | +2% | 290 |
| New Mexico | $108K | +1% | 500 |
| Illinois | $108K | +1% | 940 |
| Hawaii | $108K | +1% | 150 |
| Kentucky | $108K | +0% | 350 |
| Colorado | $107K | -0% | 1,320 |
| Wyoming | $106K | -1% | 200 |
| Michigan | $105K | -2% | 810 |
| Virginia | $105K | -2% | 1,010 |
| Utah | $103K | -3% | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $103K | -4% | 1,750 |
| Alabama | $103K | -4% | 780 |
| New Jersey | $103K | -4% | 990 |
| New York | $101K | -5% | 3,170 |
| Rhode Island | $101K | -6% | 200 |
| Montana | $100K | -7% | 300 |
| North Carolina | $99K | -7% | N/A |
| South Dakota | $99K | -8% | 90 |
| Missouri | $98K | -8% | 510 |
| Maryland | $98K | -9% | 1,030 |
| Tennessee | $97K | -9% | 540 |
| Georgia | $97K | -10% | 830 |
| South Carolina | $96K | -10% | 560 |
| Delaware | $96K | -11% | 150 |
| Iowa | $95K | -11% | 150 |
| Kansas | $94K | -12% | 320 |
| Arizona | $94K | -12% | 690 |
| Maine | $94K | -12% | 220 |
| Vermont | $93K | -14% | 110 |
| Indiana | $92K | -14% | 520 |
| Oklahoma | $92K | -14% | 530 |
| North Dakota | $91K | -15% | 90 |
| Mississippi | $91K | -15% | 260 |
| Wisconsin | $90K | -16% | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $89K | -17% | 210 |
| Arkansas | $85K | -20% | 210 |
| West Virginia | $83K | -22% | 370 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a environmental engineer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Stockton-Lodi?
Yes — at the median salary of $139K, rent takes 21.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,742/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for environmental engineers in Stockton-Lodi?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new environmental engineers typically earn — is $83K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,953/month. At HUD’s $1,742/month FMR, rent would take 35% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is environmental engineer a high-paying job in Stockton-Lodi?
Local pay is 29% above the national median — $139K here vs. $107K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 5% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Stockton-Lodi compare to the national average for environmental engineers?
Stockton-Lodi pays $139K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s +29%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 105.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $132K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do environmental engineers make in Stockton-Lodi, CA?
The median is $138,700 a year, that works out to about $67 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $82,550, and experienced environmental engineers can clear $148,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $139K enough to live in Stockton-Lodi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,043/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,742/month, which eats 21.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a environmental engineers salary go in Stockton-Lodi?
Stockton-Lodi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median environmental engineers salary is worth about $131,970 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do environmental engineers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.