Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Maine
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Maine earn a median of $66,480 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,280; the top 10% earn over $107,100. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Maine
Similar jobs in Maine
- Conservation Scientists$75,900 median in Maine
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$74,490 median in Maine
- Soil and Plant Scientists$78,250 median in Maine
- Environmental Restoration Planners$66,480 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$83,740 median in Maine (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51,820 median in Maine
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Maine
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Maine?
The median is $66,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,280 and the top 10% earn over $107,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.