50% of professionals earn between $55,000 - $80,000 USD
The median salary is $67,500
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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in United States is USD 67,500 - USD 80,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 73,750 per year, based on 8,641 active job listings.
The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in United States are Houston, New York, Denver, Brooklyn, Atlanta. Houston leads with 186 job openings.
Leading employers for Environmental Scientist roles in United States include Smithsonian Institution.
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