How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Florida?
$60,830a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in Florida. That is $29.25 an hour or $5,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,600Median: $60,830Highest 10%: $109,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $60,830 | $29.25 | |
| 75th | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| 90th | $109,300 | $52.54 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wildwood, FL | $77,280 |
| 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 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $60,850 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $60,380 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $59,100 |
| 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 |
| Sebastian, FL | $51,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| 46. Delaware | $64,690 |
| 47. Nebraska | $64,040 |
| 48. Missouri | $61,050 |
| 49. Florida | $60,830 |
| 50. Mississippi | $57,780 |
| 51. Arkansas | $57,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $29.25 ($60,830 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $60,830 against $82,220 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Florida rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
Florida ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays environmental scientist and specialists the most?
Wildwood-The Villages, FL, with a median of $77,280 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.