Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Alabama
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Alabama earn a median of $72,490 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,260; the top 10% earn over $114,900. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Conservation Scientists$77,000 median in Alabama
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$74,290 median in Alabama
- Soil and Plant Scientists$63,010 median in Alabama
- Environmental Restoration Planners$72,490 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$72,990 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$45,000 median in Alabama
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Alabama
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Alabama?
The median is $72,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,260 and the top 10% earn over $114,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.