Environmental Scientist salary

The median Environmental Scientist salary in the US is $60k to $70k per year, based on 8 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$45k
Typical (median)
$60k–$70k
Upper (75th pct)
$95k
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Common questions

What is the average Environmental Scientist salary?

The median Environmental Scientist salary in the US is $60k to $70k per year, based on 8 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Environmental Scientist?

Most Environmental Scientist roles in the US fall between $45k (25th percentile) and $95k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Environmental Scientist salary calculated?

It is calculated from 8 active Environmental Scientist job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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