Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in New York
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in New York earn a median of $82,160 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,160
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,700
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,240; the top 10% earn over $139,490. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Conservation Scientists$76,990 median in New York
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$82,640 median in New York
- Soil and Plant Scientists$77,800 median in New York
- Environmental Restoration Planners$82,160 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$90,080 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$62,400 median in New York
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in New York
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in New York?
The median is $82,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,240 and the top 10% earn over $139,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.