Environmental Engineers Salary
In Vallejo, CA, environmental engineers earn $136,640 at the median, or about $65.69 an hour. The range runs from $79K at the entry level to $191K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 108.48), so that salary is closer to $125,959 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,178/month, or 27% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $137K get you in Vallejo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Vallejo’s Regional Price Parity (108.48). 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 Vallejo
Vallejo sits well above the national pay line for environmental engineers, local pay runs about 28% higher than the U.S. median of $107K. Rent runs $2,178/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 27.4% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost-of-living overall is 8% above the national average (BEA RPP 108.48), so groceries and services cost more too. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for environmental engineers in metros near Vallejo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $133K | $125K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $128K | $113K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $139K | $120K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $119K | $107K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Vallejo, CA
Entry-level environmental engineers (10th percentile) start around $79K. Mid-career wages sit at $137K. Top earners bring in $191K or more, a $112K spread from bottom to top.
Environmental Engineers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Environmental Engineers salary in all states
| 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 Vallejo?
Yes — at the median salary of $137K, rent takes 27.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,178/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for environmental engineers in Vallejo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new environmental engineers typically earn — is $79K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,736/month. At HUD’s $2,178/month FMR, rent would take 46% 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 Vallejo?
Local pay is 28% above the national median — $137K here vs. $107K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 8% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Vallejo compare to the national average for environmental engineers?
Vallejo pays $137K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s +28%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 108.48), the purchasing-power equivalent is $126K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do environmental engineers make in Vallejo, CA?
The median is $136,640 a year, that works out to about $66 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,940, and experienced environmental engineers can clear $190,590. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $137K enough to live in Vallejo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,942/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,178/month, which eats 27.4% 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 Vallejo?
Vallejo has a Regional Price Parity of 108.48 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median environmental engineers salary is worth about $125,959 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.