Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Washington
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Washington earn an average of $103,580 a year. That is $11,900 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $91,680. The best-paying metro area is Kennewick-Richland, WA at $123,690.
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Average pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Average pay by state
Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91,680 | $44.08 |
| Washington | $103,580 | $49.80 |
| Oregon | $97,100 | $46.68 |
| Idaho | $76,760 | $36.91 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Chemists$104,480
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$117,840
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106,620
- Biological Technicians$60,770
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$117,140
- Physical Scientists, All Other$141,060
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do environmental scientists and specialists, including health make in Washington?
The average is $103,580 a year, and the median is $98,300. That is $11,900 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $91,680.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$49.80 an hour on average; the median is $47.26.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA ($123,690), followed by Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($109,980). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Lewiston, ID-WA ($67,340).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #5 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.