Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary (2025)
Based on 89,250 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $52,520 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $64,490 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $82,220 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $107,970 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $140,010 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$53K
25th
$64K
Median
$82K
75th
$108K
90th
$140K
Highest Paying States for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $133,190 |
| California | $112,360 |
| Massachusetts | $104,760 |
| Rhode Island | $104,460 |
| Washington | $103,580 |
| Texas | $100,680 |
| Alaska | $100,490 |
| Connecticut | $100,040 |
| Colorado | $98,930 |
| Georgia | $98,480 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $133,190 per year, while Georgia has an average of $98,480 — a difference of $34,710. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 89,250 workers were employed as Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Healths in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations. The annual mean wage of $91,680 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 19-2041