Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Idaho
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Idaho earn a median of $70,350 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,360; the top 10% earn over $108,100. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Conservation Scientists$81,330 median in Idaho
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$73,360 median in Idaho
- Soil and Plant Scientists$95,150 median in Idaho
- Environmental Restoration Planners$70,350 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,450 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,420 median in Idaho
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Idaho
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Idaho?
The median is $70,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,360 and the top 10% earn over $108,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.