How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Bismarck?
$87,350a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in the Bismarck, ND metro area. That is $42.00 an hour or $7,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 259
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,790Median: $87,350Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 25th | $67,210 | $32.31 | |
| Median | $87,350 | $42.00 | |
| 75th | $95,460 | $45.89 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.79 |
Other cities in North Dakota
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Bismarck
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $99,520 |
| Conservation Scientist | $78,850 |
| Life | $56,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Bismarck?
The median hourly pay in the Bismarck, ND metro area is $42.00 ($87,350 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Bismarck than the national average?
Yes: $87,350 against $82,220 nationally, 6% more.
How does Bismarck compare with the rest of North Dakota?
The median in North Dakota is $84,570, so Bismarck pays 3% more.
Where does Bismarck rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
65 of 259 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make starting out in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,800 or more.
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.