Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Rhode Island earn a median of $100,730 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,420; the top 10% earn over $139,050. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Conservation Scientists$76,130 median in Rhode Island
- Environmental Restoration Planners$100,730 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$87,620 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$64,830 median in Rhode Island
- Biologists$101,750 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Rhode Island
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $100,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,420 and the top 10% earn over $139,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.