SOC 19-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — York
York-Hanover, PA · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in York, PA is $76,500 per year, close to the national median of $82,220 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in York, PA is $76,500 per year, close to the national median of $82,220 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $58,660 and $114,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,210 and the ninetieth at $151,990.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Harrisburg records the highest median at $82,220. Of the 390 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 96th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,210 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $58,660 | −28.7% |
| Median (50th) | $76,500 | −7.0% |
| 75th | $114,920 | +39.8% |
| 90th | $151,990 | +84.9% |
| Mean | $89,740 | +9.1% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $82,220 | 270 | |
| 2 | Scranton | $78,690 | 70 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $77,710 | 1,500 | |
| 4 | Allentown | $75,400 | 100 | |
| 5 | Altoona | $67,410 | 70 | |
| 6 | Reading | $66,730 | 50 | |
| 7 | Lancaster | $66,310 | 80 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | $65,360 | 540 | |
| 9 | Erie | $50,810 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in York run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $76,500 goes as far as $78,381 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,381US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,500 a year, 7.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,210 to $151,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisburg, at $82,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in York, PA?
The median annual wage is $76,500, or $36.78 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 York, PA is 7.0% 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 York, PA earns more than $151,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,210 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 Harrisburg, at $82,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in York, PA. 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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