How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Virginia?
$82,230a year
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in Virginia. That is $39.53 an hour or $6,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.53
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,720Median: $82,230Highest 10%: $135,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,720 | $27.75 | |
| 25th | $68,030 | $32.71 | |
| Median | $82,230 | $39.53 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.40 | |
| 90th | $135,600 | $65.18 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $108,200 |
| Richmond, VA | $80,350 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $78,600 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $77,850 |
| Kingsport, TN | $76,900 |
| Roanoke, VA | $75,330 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $74,450 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $70,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| 14. North Dakota | $84,570 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $39.53 ($82,230 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $82,230 against $82,220 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Virginia rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
Virginia ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays environmental scientist and specialists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $108,200 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.