U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Environmental Protection Agency / Environmental Engineering

Job-title file

Environmental Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

1,502 employees hold this title in Environmental Protection Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $142,065, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 1,502
Total payroll: $206.5M
Role median: $142,065
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 1,502 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Environmental Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Environmental Engineers — about 38,340 people — is $107,110. Environmental Protection Agency pays a median base salary of $142,065 for this role, 33% above that figure — about the 79th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Environmental Protection Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$69,990

$83,570

$107,110

$134,420

$162,220

Environmental Protection Agency median · $142,065

The bar is the range of annual wages for Environmental Engineers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Environmental Protection Agency’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 1,494 of 1,502 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Environmental Protection Agency is $142,065, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Environmental Engineering is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Environmental Protection Agency, the median of $142,065 ranks #6 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 1

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$181,216 · 1

Department of Commerce

$177,253 · 16

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$167,276 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$142,566 · 29

Department of Energy

$137,624 · 24

Small Business Administration

$136,183 · 2

General Services Administration

$130,886 · 4

Department of Interior

$128,410 · 20

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$127,541 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$124,376 · 60

Department of Homeland Security

$123,770 · 20

Median total compensation for the Environmental Engineering role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Andrew Mills

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$98,023

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $98,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,023
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Mills serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,023. They are classified at grade 12.

Sarah Davis

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,622

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,622
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,622
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,622
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Davis is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Dallas, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $97,622. They are classified at grade 12.

Emily Bitalac

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Bitalac holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,376. Their pay grade is 12.

Tess Bloom

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tess Bloom is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $97,376. They are classified at grade 12.

Claudia De La Via

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Claudia De La Via serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,376. They are classified at grade 12.

Rizwan Syed

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Rizwan Syed serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,376. They are classified at grade 12.

Kelly Poulos

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Poulos works as a Environmental Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly earned $97,079 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Serina Ranft

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Serina Ranft is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $97,079. They are classified at grade 12.

Tess Russell

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tess Russell works as a Environmental Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Tess earned $97,079 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Erik Christianson

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$97,024

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $97,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,024
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,024
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erik Christianson holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in San Antonio, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,024. Their pay grade is 12.

Alyssa Azari

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Alyssa Azari serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,684. They are classified at grade 12.

Emily Bedell

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Bedell is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $96,684. They are classified at grade 12.

John Bowker

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Bowker is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $96,684. They are classified at grade 12.

Joseph Payne

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Payne works as a Environmental Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. Joseph earned $96,684 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Matthew Pollard

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Pollard works as a Environmental Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. Matthew earned $96,684 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Olivia Salmon

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Olivia Salmon holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,684. Their pay grade is 12.

Jessica Stromsdorfer

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jessica Stromsdorfer is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $96,684. They are classified at grade 12.

Andrew Rippert

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Rippert works as a Environmental Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Lakewood, Colorado. Andrew earned $96,684 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.