As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Environmental Planner I in the United States is $66,798. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,554 to $74,304, with most professionals earning between $51,048 and $81,138.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $74,304 | $6,192 | $1,429 | $36 |
| Average | $66,798 | $5,567 | $1,285 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,554 | $4,880 | $1,126 | $28 |
An entry-level Environmental Planner I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $66,183. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $66,798. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $68,142. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $69,039, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $69,263.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Environmental Planner I | $66,183 |
| Intermediate Level Environmental Planner I | $66,798 |
| Senior Level Environmental Planner I | $68,142 |
| Specialist Level Environmental Planner I | $69,039 |
| Expert Level Environmental Planner I | $69,263 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Environmental Planner I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $53,317 in 2023 to approximately $53,378 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Environmental Planner I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $66,798 | 69.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,110 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,806 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,336 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 8.7% | ||
| Pension | $3,607 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $8,221 | 8.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $96,230 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.5% |
| Associates | 3.2% |
| Bachelors | 35.5% |
| Masters | 51.6% |
| Doctorate | 3.2% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Environmental Planner I is $66,798. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Environmental Planner I is $32; the average weekly pay of Environmental Planner I is $1,285; the average monthly pay of Environmental Planner I is $5,567.
An Environmental Planner I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Environmental Planner I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Environmental Planner I is $84,252.
The highest pay for Environmental Planner I is $81,138.
The lowest pay for Environmental Planner I is $51,048.
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