▼17%
$52,539
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$40k
MEDIAN
$53k
90%
$76k
The average salary for an Environmental Scientist is $52,539
Base Salary
$40k - $76k
Bonus
$485 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$299 - $5k
Total Pay
$39k - $75k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Environmental Scientists?
What Do Environmental Scientists Do?
Environmental Scientist Tasks
- Collect, analyze, and report on environmental data, like building materials, atmosphere monitoring and soil or water samples.
- Create visualizations and guidance materials for multiple audiences.
- Compare results and methods to federal and local regulations and guidelines, reporting on the gaps and achievements.
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Based on 561 responses, the job of Environmental Scientist has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.69 out of 5. On average, Environmental Scientists are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
51.4%
Female
47.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 1,508 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
86%
Dental
74%
Vision
64%
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