SOC 19-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,830, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, 26.0% beneath the national figure of $82,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,830, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, 26.0% beneath the national figure of $82,220. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,870 and $81,600. The lowest tenth earn under $42,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $109,290.
The area has 5,950 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Florida ranks number 49th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Wildwood records the highest median at $77,280. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 319th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | −48.2% |
| 25th | $48,870 | −40.6% |
| Median (50th) | $60,830 | −26.0% |
| 75th | $81,600 | −0.8% |
| 90th | $109,290 | +32.9% |
| Mean | $69,830 | −15.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $77,280 | 40 | |
| 2 | Crestview | $72,340 | 70 | |
| 3 | Miami | $68,920 | 1,080 | |
| 4 | Panama City | $65,450 | 50 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $64,840 | 650 | |
| 6 | Naples | $64,640 | 70 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $63,750 | 220 | |
| 8 | North Port | $63,220 | 200 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $62,680 | 880 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $60,850 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $60,830 buys what $58,830 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,830US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,830 a year, 26.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,600 to $109,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,950 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wildwood, at $77,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Florida?
The median annual wage is $60,830, or $29.24 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 Florida is 26.0% lower. 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 Florida earns more than $109,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,600 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 Wildwood, at $77,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,950 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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