Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists in the United States is around $89350 per year.

How much do Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists make in the United States?

In the United States, Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists earn an average hourly wage of $42.96 and a mean annual wage of $89350.

Mean Hourly Wage

$42.96

Mean Annual Wage

$89350

Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists earnings by experience

For Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $22.86 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $29 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $37.85, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $50.45. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $68.62 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $47550 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $60320 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $78730. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $104940, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $142730 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$22.86

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$47550

Earnings for Junior-level Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$29

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$60320

Earnings for Mid-level Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists

Median Hourly Wage

$37.85

Median Annual Wage

$78730

Earnings for Senior-level Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$50.45

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$104940

Earnings for Top-level Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$68.62

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$142730

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)