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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Aron Butler

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,443

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,443
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,443
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aron Butler holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,443. Their pay grade is 13.

James Pauer

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,443

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,443
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,443
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Pauer is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $144,443. They are classified at grade 13.

Margaret Zawacki

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,443

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,443
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,443
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Zawacki works as a Environmental Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Margaret earned $144,443 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Elfego Felix

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,297

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,297
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Irvine
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061713059
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elfego Felix is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Irvine, California. 2024 total compensation came to $144,297. They are classified at grade 13.

Xin Ma

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,266

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,266
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,266
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Xin Ma holds the role of Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,266. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Umberg

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,266

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,266
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,266
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Umberg works as a Environmental Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matthew earned $144,266 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Arnold

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,141

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,141
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,141
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Arnold is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $144,141. They are classified at grade 13.

Kevin Bilash

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,141

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,141
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,141
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Bilash is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $144,141. They are classified at grade 13.

Sharon Kenny

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,141

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,141
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wayne
Work county: Delaware
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,141
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 428915045
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Sharon Kenny serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,141. They are classified at grade 13.

Elizabeth Ottinger

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,141

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,141
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,141
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Ottinger is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $144,141. They are classified at grade 13.

Charles Schadel

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,141

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,141
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,141
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Schadel is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $144,141. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Marsh

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,081

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,081
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Marsh serves as a Environmental Engineering based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,081. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Tryby

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,081

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: East Falmouth
Work county: Barnstable
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,081
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250290001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Tryby serves as a Environmental Engineering based in East Falmouth, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,081. They are classified at grade 13.

Amanda Van Epps

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amanda Van Epps is a Environmental Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Smiti Nepal

Environmental Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0819
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Smiti Nepal works as a Environmental Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. Smiti earned $144,042 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.