In Vermont, environmental engineers earn $85,950 at the median, or about $41.32 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $127K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Vermont. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Environmental Engineers salary percentiles in Vermont: 10th percentile $63,790, 25th percentile $73,610, median $85,950, 75th percentile $97,320, 90th percentile $126,510. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level environmental engineers (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $86K. Top earners bring in $127K or more, a $63K spread from bottom to top.
How much do environmental engineers make in Vermont?▼
The median is $85,950 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,790, and experienced environmental engineers can clear $126,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $86K enough to live in Vermont?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,468/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,498/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 Vermont?▼
Vermont 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 $85,141 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.
