How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in New York?
$82,160a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in New York. That is $39.50 an hour or $6,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.50
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,240Median: $82,160Highest 10%: $139,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 25th | $67,040 | $32.23 | |
| Median | $82,160 | $39.50 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.15 | |
| 90th | $139,500 | $67.06 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $85,510 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $84,890 |
| Watertown, NY | $82,640 |
| Kingston, NY | $82,610 |
| Albany, NY | $79,480 |
| Ithaca, NY | $78,790 |
| Utica, NY | $78,170 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,450 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,700 |
| Binghamton, NY | $76,460 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| 15. Maryland | $84,190 |
| 16. Nevada | $83,050 |
| 17. Virginia | $82,230 |
| 18. New York | $82,160 |
| 19. West Virginia | $82,100 |
| 20. Connecticut | $82,070 |
| 21. Illinois | $81,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $39.50 ($82,160 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $82,160 against $82,220 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New York rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
New York ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays environmental scientist and specialists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $85,510 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.