DOL Median (Columbia, MD)
$71,178
vs National
+0.1%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,097
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,178
+0.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in Columbia, MD earns $71,178 in nominal terms, which is 0.1% above the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,097 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Columbia, MD
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| C C JOHNSON & MALHOTRA PC | $83,034 | 2 |
| ENVIRON -CIVIL ENGINEERING, LTD | $79,973 | 2 |
| Brudis & Associates, Inc. | $78,000 | 2 |
| ICF Resources, LLC | $73,000 | 6 |
| ENVIRON-CIVIL ENGINEERING, LTD | $71,219 | 8 |
| RUSSELL CORROSION CONSULTANTS, INC | $65,042 | 7 |
| Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | $63,647 | 105 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in Columbia, MD?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in Columbia, MD is $71,178 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Columbia, MD a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in Columbia, MD earns 0.1% more than the national median of $71,100, or $61,097 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.