Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $132,620 a year, +61% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +61% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,270; the top 10% earn over $185,220. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Conservation Scientists$99,400 median in District of Columbia
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$107,050 median in District of Columbia
- Soil and Plant Scientists$107,140 median in District of Columbia
- Environmental Restoration Planners$132,620 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$111,030 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Biologists$84,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $132,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,270 and the top 10% earn over $185,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+61% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.