How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Texas?
$92,000a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in Texas. That is $44.23 an hour or $7,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.23
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,080Median: $92,000Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $66,640 | $32.04 | |
| Median | $92,000 | $44.23 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.72 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.42 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Beaumont, TX | $96,100 |
| Houston, TX | $95,170 |
| Austin, TX | $93,070 |
| San Antonio, TX | $92,350 |
| Tyler, TX | $89,500 |
| Killeen, TX | $88,610 |
| El Paso, TX | $87,930 |
| College Station, TX | $87,220 |
| Dallas, TX | $85,210 |
| Waco, TX | $84,670 |
| Midland, TX | $80,450 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,770 |
| Longview, TX | $76,460 |
| McAllen, TX | $76,400 |
| Lubbock, TX | $72,400 |
| Amarillo, TX | $64,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| 4. Massachusetts | $100,600 |
| 5. Washington | $98,300 |
| 6. Oregon | $97,440 |
| 7. Texas | $92,000 |
| 8. Alaska | $91,960 |
| 9. Utah | $90,710 |
| 10. Minnesota | $88,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $44.23 ($92,000 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $92,000 against $82,220 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Texas rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
Texas ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays environmental scientist and specialists the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, with a median of $96,100 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.