Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in North Dakota
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in North Dakota earn a median of $84,570 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,110; the top 10% earn over $109,300. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Conservation Scientists$77,280 median in North Dakota
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$81,330 median in North Dakota
- Soil and Plant Scientists$65,320 median in North Dakota
- Environmental Restoration Planners$84,570 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$79,440 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61,430 median in North Dakota
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in North Dakota
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in North Dakota?
The median is $84,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,110 and the top 10% earn over $109,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.