DOL Median (Virginia)
$71,573
vs National
+0.7%
National: $71,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,075
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,573
+0.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$71,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Engineers in Virginia earns $71,573 in nominal terms, which is 0.7% above the national average of $71,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,075 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ICF Incorporated, LLC | $170,331 | 1 |
| DEWBERRY CONSULTANTS LLC | $125,035 | 3 |
| Vadata, Inc. | $113,400 | 2 |
| Michael Baker International, Inc. | $106,974 | 2 |
| INFILCO DEGREMONT INC. | $95,337 | 5 |
| Brown and Caldwell | $91,998 | 27 |
| AREVA NP INC. | $88,000 | 1 |
| SYNDESTE LLC | $85,000 | 3 |
| CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. | $81,787 | 54 |
| VERSAR INC. | $80,975 | 1 |
| NOVOZYMES BIOLOGICALS, INC. | $80,621 | 1 |
| ENDESA CAROBONO USA LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| MICHAEL BAKER JR., INC. | $79,508 | 3 |
| CDM Smith Inc. | $79,175 | 114 |
| Tetra Tech Inc. | $78,000 | 16 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $77,064 | 50 |
| Dewberry Engineers Inc. | $74,472 | 4 |
| HydroGeoLogic, Inc. | $74,175 | 8 |
| ICF Resources, LLC | $73,000 | 6 |
| RLC Technologies, Inc. | $72,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Environmental Engineers make in Virginia?
The median Environmental Engineers salary in Virginia is $71,573 based on 76 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Environmental Engineers?
A Environmental Engineers in Virginia earns 0.7% more than the national median of $71,100, or $71,075 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.