Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Virginia
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Virginia earn a median of $82,230 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,230
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,850
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,720; the top 10% earn over $135,580. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Conservation Scientists$77,380 median in Virginia
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$72,340 median in Virginia
- Soil and Plant Scientists$73,920 median in Virginia
- Environmental Restoration Planners$82,230 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$80,380 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$49,430 median in Virginia
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Virginia
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Virginia?
The median is $82,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,720 and the top 10% earn over $135,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.