Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Manager Salary in 2026

    SOC: 11-9199.11 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $136,550
    per year
    Salary Range
    $69K – $228K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    630,980
    employed
    Job Growth
    +4.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers Make?

    Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers earn a median annual salary of $136,550 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $68,860 at the 10th percentile to $227,590 at the 90th percentile — a range of $158,730. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $172,380.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$68,860
    25th percentile$100,010
    Median (50th)$136,550
    75th percentile$179,190
    90th percentile$227,590
    10th: $68,860Median: $136,55090th: $227,590
    Section 02

    Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Manager Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Massachusettstop$172,380
    District of Columbia$171,910
    California$170,740
    Delaware$170,310
    Washington$165,080
    Colorado$164,010
    New Jersey$163,630
    Virginia$162,610
    New York$161,360
    Minnesota$158,680
    Connecticut$149,690
    Maryland$148,680
    Rhode Island$147,240
    New Hampshire$142,650
    Illinois$134,810
    Texas$133,070
    Michigan$133,040
    Arizona$132,040
    North Carolina$131,990
    Pennsylvania$129,170
    Iowa$127,680
    New Mexico$127,060
    Ohio$126,600
    West Virginia$126,250
    Oklahoma$124,800
    Oregon$124,190
    Maine$123,950
    Vermont$123,930
    Alaska$123,160
    Kentucky$123,010
    Hawaii$122,520
    Georgia$120,810
    South Carolina$120,640
    Kansas$118,310
    North Dakota$118,010
    Wyoming$117,060
    Missouri$117,050
    Alabama$116,830
    Nebraska$114,050
    South Dakota$111,630
    Idaho$107,800
    Montana$105,840
    Wisconsin$105,690
    Florida$102,670
    Louisiana$100,890
    Nevada$99,590
    Mississippi$97,780
    Tennessee$88,110
    Arkansas$84,610
    Indiana$79,080
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $215,120
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $203,030
    $-12,090 vs highest
    Kennewick-Richland, WA
    $175,070
    $-40,050 vs highest
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    $174,840
    $-40,280 vs highest
    Boulder, CO
    $173,490
    $-41,630 vs highest
    Massachusetts
    $172,380
    $-42,740 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $171,910
    $-43,210 vs highest
    Binghamton, NY
    $171,190
    $-43,930 vs highest
    Section 04

    Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Manager Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$68,860 – $100,010
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$136,550
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$179,190
    Senior (15+ yrs)$227,590+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Manager

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $215,120 — $78,570 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($179,190) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Manager Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managerthis career$136,550
    Chief Sustainability Officer$206,420
    Construction Manager$106,980
    Water Resource Specialist$161,180
    Environmental Compliance Inspector$78,420

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 11-9199.11 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.