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How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Cape Coral?

$60,850a year

Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area. That is $29.25 an hour or $5,071 a month.

Hourly
$29.25
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
238 of 259
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,280Median: $60,850Highest 10%: $113,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,280$21.29
25th$49,070$23.59
Median$60,850$29.25
75th$83,360$40.08
90th$113,000$54.31

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists.

Crestview, FL$72,340
Miami, FL$68,920
Panama City, FL$65,450
Orlando, FL$64,840
Naples, FL$64,640
Palm Bay, FL$63,750
North Port, FL$63,220
Tampa, FL$62,680
Jacksonville, FL$60,380
Deltona, FL$57,620
Lakeland, FL$57,010
Gainesville, FL$55,910
Port St. Lucie, FL$55,330
Tallahassee, FL$53,910
Pensacola, FL$51,500
Environmental Scientist and Specialist salary in Florida Environmental Scientist and Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Cape Coral

Same field, median yearly pay.

Urban and Regional Planner$89,770
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$85,330
Medical Scientist$83,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$80,880
Forensic Science Technician$63,150
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$48,680
Salaries for every job in Cape Coral, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Cape Coral?

The median hourly pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area is $29.25 ($60,850 a year).

Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Cape Coral than the national average?

No: $60,850 against $82,220 nationally, 26% less.

How does Cape Coral compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $60,830, so Cape Coral pays 0% more.

Where does Cape Coral rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?

238 of 259 metro areas with data.

How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make starting out in Cape Coral?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,000 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.