SOC 19-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — Bismarck
Bismarck, ND · 1 metro areas compared
At $87,350, median pay for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Bismarck, ND tracks the national median of $82,220 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $87,350, median pay for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Bismarck, ND tracks the national median of $82,220 closely. Pay ranges from under $61,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $109,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,210 to $95,460.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fargo records the highest median at $77,240. Of the 296 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 55th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,790 | −24.8% |
| 25th | $67,210 | −18.3% |
| Median (50th) | $87,350 | +6.2% |
| 75th | $95,460 | +16.1% |
| 90th | $109,810 | +33.6% |
| Mean | $86,310 | +5.0% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $77,240 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bismarck run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $87,350 goes as far as $98,146 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$87,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,146US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,350 a year, 6.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,790 to $109,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $77,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Bismarck, ND?
The median annual wage is $87,350, or $42.00 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 Bismarck, ND is 6.2% 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 Bismarck, ND earns more than $109,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,790 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 Fargo, at $77,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Bismarck, ND. 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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