Median salary
$95,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$80k – $135k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
42.9%
30 of 70 roles
Live roles
70
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Environmental Principal - Principal Environmental Consultant
Environmental Principal - Principal Environmental Consultant
Senior Managing Consultant, Environmental Services
Principal Consultant, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
Principal Technical Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Environmental Consultant – Senior Level – Mining Focus (Hybrid)
Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager
Complex Claims Unit Environmental - Claim Consultant or Specialist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
ERM
|
$107,748 | 12 |
|
Apex Companies
|
$175,000 | 3 |
|
Barr Engineering
|
$135,000 | 3 |
| TE True Environmental | $70,000 | 3 |
| SC SLR Consulting | $127,500 | 2 |
LaBella Associates
|
$48,090 | 2 |
|
Sidara
|
$170,000 | 1 |
|
The Hartford
|
$123,100 | 1 |
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How much do Environmental Scientist roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Environmental Scientist roles in United States is $95,000 per year. Most pay falls between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $135,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $67,420 to $155,607.
These figures are computed live from 70 active Environmental Scientist roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 30 (42.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Environmental Scientist roles in United States include Apex Companies, Sidara, ERM and Barr Engineering.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Environmental Scientist salary in United States?
- The median is $95,000 per year, with most pay between $80,000 and $135,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 30 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Environmental Scientist salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $67,420 to $155,607 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $95,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.