Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$80,060
↑ 27.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 27.2% since 2011 ($62,920 → $80,060)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $80,060
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,060 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $78,980 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $76,480 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | $76,530 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | $73,230 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $71,360 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | $71,130 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $69,400 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | $68,910 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $67,460 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $66,250 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $65,090 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | $63,570 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $62,920 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.