DOL Median (Kentucky)
$59,932
vs National
-15.7%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,512
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,932
-15.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in Kentucky earns $59,932 in nominal terms, which is 15.7% below the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,512 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. | $81,787 | 54 |
| AST ENVIRONMENTAL INCORPORATED | $80,933 | 4 |
| Trinity Consultants, Inc. | $79,170 | 71 |
| URS CORPORATION | $69,483 | 32 |
| University of Kentucky | $68,640 | 1 |
| LOUISVILLE METRO | $66,560 | 1 |
| Hydromax USA | $59,925 | 2 |
| INTEGRATED ENGINEERING PLLC | $58,864 | 1 |
| LOUISVILLE METRO GOVERNMENT | $55,328 | 2 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in Kentucky?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in Kentucky is $59,932 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in Kentucky earns 15.7% less than the national median of $71,100, or $64,512 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.