Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Texas
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Texas earn a median of $92,000 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,630
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,080; the top 10% earn over $163,110. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Conservation Scientists$68,620 median in Texas
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$49,100 median in Texas
- Environmental Restoration Planners$92,000 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,370 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50,710 median in Texas
- Biologists$80,870 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Texas
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Texas?
The median is $92,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,080 and the top 10% earn over $163,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.