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2023 Staff Compensation Sample

Environmental Engineer: Entry Level

Only 8% of 321 firms report having an environmental engineer with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Environmental Engineer: 2-5 Years of Experience

Only 9% of 321 firms report having an environmental engineer with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Environmental Engineer: 6-9 Years of Experience

Only 10% of 321 firms report having an environmental engineer with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Environmental Engineer: 10-14 Years of Experience

Only 8% of 321 firms report having an environmental engineer with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Environmental Engineer: 15-19 Years of Experience

Only 7% of 321 firms report having an environmental engineer with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Environmental Engineer: 20+ Years of Experience

Only 9% of 321 firms report having an environmental engineer with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Scientist: Entry Level

Only 9% of 321 firms report having a scientist with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Scientist: 15-19 Years of Experience

Only 9% of 321 firms report having a scientist with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Scientist: 20+ Years of Experience

Only 10% of 321 firms report having a scientist with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Landscape Architect: Entry Level

Only 7% of 321 firms report having a landscape architect with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Landscape Architect: 10-14 Years of Experience

Only 11% of 321 firms report having a landscape architect with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.

 

Landscape Architect: 15-19 Years of Experience

Only 9% of 321 firms report having a landscape architect with this level of experience. As such, peer group data for this position are based on relatively smaller samples than other disciplines.


The position of Architect includes those that apply architectural principles and technology to the built environment.

The position of Interior Designer includes those that apply interior design principles and technology to the built environment.

The position of Civil Engineer/Designer includes those that apply civil engineering principles and technology to the built environment.

The position of Electrical Engineer/Designer includes those that apply electrical engineering principles and technology to the built environment.

The position of Mechanical Engineer/Designer includes those that apply mechanical engineering and technology to the built environment.

The position of Structural Engineer/Designer includes those that apply structural engineering principles and technology to the built environment.

The position of Environmental Engineer includes those that apply environmental engineering principles and technology to the built environment. Please note, this position does not include scientists.

The position of Scientist includes biologists, chemists, geologists, and environmental scientists.

The position of Landscape Architect includes those that apply landscape architecture principles and technology to the built environment.

The Senior BIM Technician/Drafter uses Revit and other relevant software for model management and BIM planning, collaboration, and coordination to execute designs utilizing BIM. This position has at least four years of experience.

The BIM Technician/Drafter uses Revit and other relevant software for modeling required to execute designs utilizing BIM. This position has less than four years of experience.

The Senior CAD Technician/Drafter uses software and modeling programs to design and produce project documents. This position has at least four years of experience.

The CAD Technician/Drafter uses software and modeling programs to design and produce project documents. This position has less than four years of experience.

Marketing Coordinators provide general marketing support for business development activities and report to the Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager, or firm Principal/Partner. Typical activities of a Marketing Coordinator may include but are not limited to developing marketing collateral, monitoring relevant industry sources for project leads, maintaining CRM data, maintaining project and employee resume data, developing proposal materials and qualification packages, and providing word processing, publishing, and graphic design support to all marketing efforts.

Proposal Coordinators provide administrative support for the proposal process and report to the Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager, or firm Principal/Partner. Typical activities of a Proposal Coordinator may include but are not limited to collection of proposal content and providing word processing, publishing, and graphic design support to produce well-organized proposal presentations.