How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $52.00 an hour or $9,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.00
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 259
- Jobs in the area
- 2,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,450 | $32.91 | |
| 25th | $83,980 | $40.38 | |
| Median | $108,200 | $52.00 | |
| 75th | $148,900 | $71.56 | |
| 90th | $184,400 | $88.63 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for environmental scientist and specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $52.00 ($108,200 a year).
Do environmental scientist and specialists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $108,200 against $82,220 nationally, 32% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $132,600, so Washington pays 18% less.
Where does Washington rank for environmental scientist and specialist pay?
8 of 259 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental scientist and specialist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,400 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.