Industrial Ecologists Salary in District of Columbia
Industrial Ecologists in District of Columbia earn a median of $132,620 a year, +61% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,620
- vs. U.S. median
- +61% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,270
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,270; the top 10% earn over $185,220. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Water Resource Specialists$156,730 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
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- Environmental Restoration Planners$132,620 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Industrial Ecologists pay in District of Columbia
How much do industrial ecologists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $132,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,270 and the top 10% earn over $185,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for industrial ecologists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+61% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.