Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Ohio
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Ohio earn a median of $78,540 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,460
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,610; the top 10% earn over $109,490. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Conservation Scientists$63,160 median in Ohio
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$74,550 median in Ohio
- Soil and Plant Scientists$56,820 median in Ohio
- Environmental Restoration Planners$78,540 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,030 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56,070 median in Ohio
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Ohio
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Ohio?
The median is $78,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,610 and the top 10% earn over $109,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.