Environmental Scientist Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Environmental Scientists in the United States.
Median Salary
$80,060
Mean Salary
$85,690
Employment
83,400
Category
Life, Physical, Social Science
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $50,130 | $4,178 | $24 |
| 25th | $62,320 | $5,193 | $30 |
| 50th (Median) | $80,060 | $6,672 | $38 |
| 75th | $103,310 | $8,609 | $50 |
| 90th (Senior) | $134,830 | $11,236 | $65 |
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $92,069 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,673 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $89,667 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $83,262 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $78,459 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $84,063 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $94,471 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $91,268 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $84,864 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $92,870 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $81,661 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $82,462 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $80,861 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $84,063 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $79,259 | -1% |
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About Environmental Scientist Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Environmental Scientists in the United States is $80,060, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Environmental Scientists earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Environmental Scientists earn around $50,130, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $134,830 or more. There are approximately 83,400 Environmental Scientists employed across the country in the Life, Physical, Social Science sector.