Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Minnesota
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Minnesota earn an average of $87,840 a year. That is $3,840 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $91,680. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $97,660.
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Average pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91,680 | $44.08 |
| Minnesota | $87,840 | $42.23 |
| North Dakota | $83,820 | $40.30 |
| Iowa | $81,670 | $39.26 |
| Wisconsin | $77,840 | $37.42 |
| South Dakota | $72,470 | $34.84 |
Related jobs in Minnesota
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$100,870
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97,640
- Chemists$102,390
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$92,530
- Physical Scientists, All Other$151,450
- Physicists$201,530
Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do environmental scientists and specialists, including health make in Minnesota?
The average is $87,840 a year, and the median is $88,000. That is $3,840 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $91,680.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$42.23 an hour on average; the median is $42.31.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($97,660), followed by Rochester, MN ($93,530). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($74,070).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #20 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.