SOC 192041

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Excludes "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4071), "Occupational Health and Safety Specialists" (19-5011), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).

National Median

$80,060

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$80,060

Entry Level (10th pct)

$50,130

Experienced (90th pct)

$134,830

Total Employed

84,930

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$50,130 - $62,090
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$62,090 - $103,730
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$103,730 - $134,830

Highest Paying Locations for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

District of Columbia

$122,440

+52.9% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$110,240

+37.7% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$109,520

+36.8% vs national

Kennewick-Richland, WA

$108,310

+35.3% vs national

Monroe, MI

$107,990

+34.9% vs national

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
District of Columbia	$122,440	1,480
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$110,240	1,630
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$109,520	2,780
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$108,310	330
Monroe, MI	$107,990	60
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$103,000	430
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$102,420	3,390
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$101,540	2,530
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$99,750	450
Worcester, MA	$99,280	210
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$98,950	2,260
Midland, TX	$98,900	50
Salem, OR	$98,050	N/A
Napa, CA	$97,620	50
California	$97,520	13,200
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$97,380	980
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$96,990	2,300
Springfield, IL	$96,640	230
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$96,410	870
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$96,390	770
Massachusetts	$96,330	2,890
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$95,680	1,230
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$95,100	200
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$95,100	200
Salinas, CA	$95,100	110
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$95,100	130
Yuba City, CA	$95,100	60
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$95,100	150
Redding, CA	$95,100	120
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$94,830	50
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$93,640	40
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$93,590	30
Oregon	$93,560	1,400
Bend, OR	$93,560	80
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$93,290	100
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$92,980	190
El Centro, CA	$92,690	40
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$92,540	1,190
Colorado Springs, CO	$92,320	110
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$91,910	40
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$91,890	90
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$91,760	250
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$91,210	200
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$91,160	1,350
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$90,960	180
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$90,940	40
Fresno, CA	$90,890	370
Rhode Island	$90,460	370
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$90,040	420
Ogden, UT	$89,860	80

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health?

The national median annual salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health is $80,060, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Healths earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Healths is District of Columbia, with a median salary of $122,440.

How much can an experienced Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make?

Top-earning Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Healths (90th percentile) make $134,830 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.