50% of professionals earn between $53,867 - $80,000 USD
The median salary is $65,425
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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in United States is USD 65,425 - USD 80,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 72,713 per year, based on 7,393 active job listings.
The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in United States are New York, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Portland. New York leads with 181 job openings.
Leading employers for Environmental Scientist roles in United States include Smithsonian Institution.
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