Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in New Jersey
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in New Jersey earn an average of $86,690 a year. That is $4,990 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $91,680. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $93,870.
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Average pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91,680 | $44.08 |
| New Jersey | $86,690 | $41.68 |
| New York | $91,410 | $43.95 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,270 | $39.55 |
| Delaware | $68,460 | $32.91 |
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- Chemists$96,980
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$138,450
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,160
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- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59,530
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93,180
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do environmental scientists and specialists, including health make in New Jersey?
The average is $86,690 a year, and the median is $79,210. That is $4,990 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $91,680.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$41.68 an hour on average; the median is $38.08.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($93,870), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($85,270). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($81,230).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #22 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.