Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Arizona
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Arizona earn a median of $80,600 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,100; the top 10% earn over $160,910. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Conservation Scientists$66,750 median in Arizona
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$66,880 median in Arizona
- Soil and Plant Scientists$83,840 median in Arizona
- Environmental Restoration Planners$80,600 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$74,920 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$57,800 median in Arizona
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Arizona
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Arizona?
The median is $80,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,100 and the top 10% earn over $160,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.