Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of $100,640 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,930
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,460; the top 10% earn over $139,310. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Conservation Scientists$78,740 median in Massachusetts
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$84,350 median in Massachusetts
- Soil and Plant Scientists$69,880 median in Massachusetts
- Environmental Restoration Planners$100,640 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$102,060 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59,330 median in Massachusetts
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Massachusetts
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $100,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,460 and the top 10% earn over $139,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.