Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Minnesota
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Minnesota earn a median of $88,000 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,260
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,510; the top 10% earn over $133,570. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Conservation Scientists$71,280 median in Minnesota
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$68,620 median in Minnesota
- Soil and Plant Scientists$79,610 median in Minnesota
- Environmental Restoration Planners$88,000 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$85,920 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$65,320 median in Minnesota
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Minnesota
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Minnesota?
The median is $88,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,510 and the top 10% earn over $133,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.