How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Arizona?
$80,600a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in Arizona. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,100Median: $80,600Highest 10%: $160,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,100 | $27.45 | |
| 25th | $64,420 | $30.97 | |
| Median | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| 90th | $160,900 | $77.36 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $94,030 |
| Yuma, AZ | $83,780 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $81,330 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $80,600 |
| Tucson, AZ | $76,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| 20. Connecticut | $82,070 |
| 21. Illinois | $81,590 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $80,810 |
| 23. Arizona | $80,600 |
| 24. Montana | $80,260 |
| 25. Hawaii | $79,510 |
| 26. New Jersey | $79,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $38.75 ($80,600 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $80,600 against $82,220 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Arizona rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
Arizona ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays environmental scientist and specialists the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $94,030 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.