DOL Median (Philadelphia, PA)
$62,202
vs National
-12.5%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,065
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,202
-12.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in Philadelphia, PA earns $62,202 in nominal terms, which is 12.5% below the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,065 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Philadelphia, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. | $81,787 | 54 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $79,175 | 114 |
| COAST TO COAST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE | $72,800 | 1 |
| Ecosave LLC | $71,500 | 11 |
| Arcadis U.S. Inc. | $70,512 | 142 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $69,035 | 190 |
| Drexel University | $62,712 | 1 |
| RUGGIERO PLANTE LAND DESIGN, LLC | $62,400 | 1 |
| Temple University--A Commonwealth University | $55,878 | 5 |
| Sci-Tek Consultants, Inc. | $55,827 | 5 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in Philadelphia, PA is $62,202 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Philadelphia, PA a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in Philadelphia, PA earns 12.5% less than the national median of $71,100, or $65,065 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.