Environmental Scientist

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October 30, 2016

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Environmental Scientist Job Description

Environmental Engineering Technicians Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental pollution, including waste treatment and site remediation. May assist in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under direction of engineer. Biologists Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

Environmental Scientist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Environmental Scientist is $47681 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $71987. The lowest salary reported was $34644. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Environmental Scientist is $15.225 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $20.43. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $10.02. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Environmental Scientist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $983 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $979 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Environmental Scientist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $39,145 – $80,559
Florida – $34,395 – $70,986
Massachusetts – $31,546 – $58,257
New Jersey – $34,765 – $65,405
Pennsylvania – $33,127 – $67,009
Texas – $34,022 – $72,719
Virginia – $33,674 – $69,463

These are the highest paying cities for a Environmental Scientist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Chicago, Illinois –
Denver, Colorado –
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Seattle, Washington –
Boston, Massachusetts –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Environmental Scientist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $47681 while in 2007 it was just $44218.52

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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59%

41%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 59% of Environmental Scientists were males while 41% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Environmental Scientist / Specialist, Including Health
$32,115 – $74,230
Staff Scientist
$39,347 – $117,269
Environmental Technician
$24,692 – $49,823

Future Jobs

Project Manager, Environmental
$39,829 – $99,184
Environmental Consultant
$32,034 – $79,019
Environmental Engineer
$41,485 – $90,480


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