Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Maryland
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Maryland earn a median of $84,190 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,840; the top 10% earn over $137,440. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Conservation Scientists$83,290 median in Maryland
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$107,500 median in Maryland
- Soil and Plant Scientists$85,020 median in Maryland
- Environmental Restoration Planners$84,190 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$84,720 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,090 median in Maryland
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Maryland
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Maryland?
The median is $84,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,840 and the top 10% earn over $137,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.