Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Washington
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Washington earn a median of $98,300 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,470
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,140; the top 10% earn over $153,960. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Conservation Scientists$78,450 median in Washington
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$83,780 median in Washington
- Soil and Plant Scientists$79,970 median in Washington
- Environmental Restoration Planners$98,300 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$88,790 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$67,160 median in Washington
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Washington
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Washington?
The median is $98,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,140 and the top 10% earn over $153,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.