Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Missouri
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Missouri earn a median of $61,050 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,140; the top 10% earn over $88,710. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Conservation Scientists$63,130 median in Missouri
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$76,400 median in Missouri
- Soil and Plant Scientists$76,080 median in Missouri
- Environmental Restoration Planners$61,050 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,270 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50,340 median in Missouri
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Missouri
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Missouri?
The median is $61,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,140 and the top 10% earn over $88,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−26% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.