Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $76,110 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,020
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,660; the top 10% earn over $125,520. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Conservation Scientists$61,480 median in Pennsylvania
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78,540 median in Pennsylvania
- Soil and Plant Scientists$70,550 median in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Restoration Planners$76,110 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$85,580 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,650 median in Pennsylvania
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $76,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,660 and the top 10% earn over $125,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.