SOC 19-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — Rhode Island
Rhode Island · 1 metro areas compared
In Rhode Island the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health is $100,730 a year, which is 22.5% higher than the national figure of $82,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Rhode Island the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health is $100,730 a year, which is 22.5% higher than the national figure of $82,220. Half of workers earn between $79,770 and $123,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,420 and the ninetieth at $139,050.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Rhode Island ranks 3rd by median wage. Providence leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $97,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 111th of 545 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,420 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $79,770 | −3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $100,730 | +22.5% |
| 75th | $123,180 | +49.8% |
| 90th | $139,050 | +69.1% |
| Mean | $104,460 | +27.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Rhode Island
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence | $97,330 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rhode Island run 2.3% above the national average, so the median of $100,730 buys what $98,465 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$100,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,465US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,730 a year, 22.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,420 to $139,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Providence, at $97,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Rhode Island?
The median annual wage is $100,730, or $48.43 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 Rhode Island is 22.5% 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 Rhode Island earns more than $139,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,420 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 Providence, at $97,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Rhode Island. 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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