SOC 19-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — Austin
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Austin, TX is $93,070 per year, 13.2% above the national median of $82,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Austin, TX is $93,070 per year, 13.2% above the national median of $82,220. Half of workers earn between $72,990 and $124,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $64,970 and the ninetieth at $163,200.
The area has 960 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Beaumont records the highest median at $96,100. Of the 598 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 124th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,970 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $72,990 | −11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $93,070 | +13.2% |
| 75th | $124,630 | +51.6% |
| 90th | $163,200 | +98.5% |
| Mean | $102,860 | +25.1% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont | $96,100 | 120 | |
| 2 | Houston | $95,170 | 1,840 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $92,350 | 370 | |
| 4 | Tyler | $89,500 | 40 | |
| 5 | Killeen | $88,610 | 50 | |
| 6 | El Paso | $87,930 | 80 | |
| 7 | College Station | $87,220 | 40 | |
| 8 | Dallas | $85,210 | 1,270 | |
| 9 | Waco | $84,670 | — | |
| 10 | Midland | $80,450 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Austin run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $93,070 goes as far as $95,850 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,850US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,070 a year, 13.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,970 to $163,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 960 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Beaumont, at $96,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Austin, TX?
The median annual wage is $93,070, or $44.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,220, so pay in Austin, TX is 13.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Austin, TX earns more than $163,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,970 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Beaumont, at $96,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 960 jobs in this occupation in Austin, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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