The average salary for a environmental scientists and specialists, including health in the United States is $86,710, but the range typically falls between $60,920 and $103,420. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $41.69, with a range between $29.29 and $49.72.
There are approximately 80,730 people employed as a environmental scientists and specialists, including health in the United States. With California, Florida, Washington employing the highest number of environmental scientists and specialists, including health.The state with the best pay for a environmental scientists and specialists, including health is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $115,910, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $61,800.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,580 | $23.36 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,920 | $29.29 |
| Median | $78,980 | $37.97 |
| 75th Percentile | $103,420 | $49.72 |
| 90th Percentile | $133,660 | $64.26 |
The salary of a environmental scientists and specialists, including health can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a environmental scientists and specialists, including health in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for environmental scientists and specialists, including health are District of Columbia, Massachusetts, California, Colorado, Rhode Island while the worst states are Kentucky, Florida, Mississippi, Delaware, Maine.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,770 | $71,930 | $108,300 |
| Alaska | $56,050 | $92,180 | $131,780 |
| Arizona | $52,250 | $77,600 | $109,370 |
| Arkansas | $46,860 | $79,760 | $119,000 |
| California | $60,420 | $102,350 | $153,280 |
| Colorado | $64,330 | $102,250 | $153,380 |
| Connecticut | $54,160 | $109,710 | >$239,200 |
| Delaware | $44,950 | $62,390 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | $62,640 | $115,910 | $172,470 |
| Florida | $36,320 | $65,960 | $106,380 |
| Georgia | $51,520 | $99,430 | $151,410 |
| Hawaii | $50,160 | $75,720 | $103,380 |
| Idaho | $48,680 | $74,220 | $114,100 |
| Illinois | $48,740 | $82,560 | $128,920 |
| Indiana | $41,470 | $69,460 | $102,520 |
| Iowa | $50,730 | $74,490 | $111,230 |
| Kansas | $47,840 | $76,470 | $115,470 |
| Kentucky | $39,420 | $61,800 | $94,510 |
| Louisiana | $44,050 | $79,040 | $127,660 |
| Maine | $45,140 | $66,660 | $96,610 |
| Maryland | $52,450 | $89,250 | $135,470 |
| Massachusetts | $60,010 | $102,700 | $155,740 |
| Michigan | $48,620 | $78,970 | $109,050 |
| Minnesota | $52,520 | $80,010 | $106,300 |
| Mississippi | $40,270 | $73,130 | $114,360 |
| Missouri | $38,070 | $67,450 | $101,170 |
| Montana | $54,840 | $81,000 | $119,740 |
| Nebraska | $48,790 | $66,980 | $89,250 |
| Nevada | $38,210 | $80,660 | $137,380 |
| New Hampshire | $53,270 | $83,980 | $132,180 |
| New Jersey | $48,530 | $89,230 | $133,290 |
| New Mexico | $49,650 | $82,090 | $131,620 |
| New York | $55,930 | $90,970 | $136,060 |
| North Carolina | $45,550 | $75,410 | $109,500 |
| North Dakota | $49,560 | $74,190 | $106,660 |
| Ohio | $51,100 | $80,960 | $110,260 |
| Oklahoma | $46,340 | $78,670 | $129,630 |
| Oregon | $56,720 | $90,260 | $122,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,040 | $77,800 | $118,140 |
| Rhode Island | $65,270 | $95,100 | $131,770 |
| South Carolina | $33,750 | $76,540 | $131,470 |
| South Dakota | $53,850 | $71,750 | $99,380 |
| Tennessee | $49,840 | $82,370 | $133,350 |
| Texas | $50,400 | $87,120 | $133,670 |
| Utah | $46,290 | $75,260 | $103,340 |
| Vermont | $54,950 | $71,120 | $91,400 |
| Virginia | $56,220 | $87,970 | $135,790 |
| Washington | $58,250 | $94,300 | $135,170 |
| West Virginia | $45,800 | $69,560 | $111,830 |
| Wisconsin | $41,600 | $77,650 | $121,510 |
| Wyoming | $44,630 | $72,180 | $114,870 |
Even between cities, the salary of a environmental scientists and specialists, including health can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for environmental scientists and specialists, including health is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $118,130.The city with the lowest average salary for environmental scientists and specialists, including health is Tallahassee, FL with an average salary of $45,790.
Areas with highest average salaries for environmental scientists and specialists, including health
Areas with lowest average salaries for environmental scientists and specialists, including health
The number of environmental scientists and specialists, including health in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of environmental scientists and specialists, including health has decreased by -3,880. On average, the number of environmental scientists and specialists, including health has been increasing by -1.1% each year. The salary of environmental scientists and specialists, including health has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of environmental scientists and specialists, including health has increased by $6,620. On average, the salary of environmental scientists and specialists, including health has been increasing by 2.1% each year.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for environmental scientists and specialists, including health compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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