Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Virginia
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Virginia earn an average of $90,500 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $91,680. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $118,040.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91,680 | $44.08 |
| Virginia | $90,500 | $43.51 |
| District of Columbia | $133,190 | $64.03 |
| Maryland | $93,100 | $44.76 |
| West Virginia | $84,920 | $40.83 |
| Tennessee | $84,680 | $40.71 |
| North Carolina | $80,230 | $38.57 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$127,300
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95,070
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$69,110
- Biological Technicians$57,850
- Chemists$104,120
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,120
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do environmental scientists and specialists, including health make in Virginia?
The average is $90,500 a year, and the median is $82,230. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $91,680.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$43.51 an hour on average; the median is $39.53.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($118,040), followed by Richmond, VA ($84,450). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Roanoke, VA ($77,270).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.