Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Louisiana earn a median of $69,820 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,600
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,890; the top 10% earn over $132,810. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Conservation Scientists$80,190 median in Louisiana
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$87,460 median in Louisiana
- Soil and Plant Scientists$60,200 median in Louisiana
- Environmental Restoration Planners$69,820 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$70,290 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Biologists$69,590 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Louisiana
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Louisiana?
The median is $69,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,890 and the top 10% earn over $132,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.