Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$97,520
National Median
$80,060
Employment
13,200
Entry Level (10th)
$60,430
Top Earners (90th)
$158,720
How California Compares
California pays $17,460 more than the national median for environmental scientists and specialists, including healths.
There are 0.731 environmental scientists and specialists, including health jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.33).
Other States for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $122,440 | 1,480 |
| Massachusetts | $96,330 | 2,890 |
| Oregon | $93,560 | 1,400 |
| Rhode Island | $90,460 | 370 |
| Illinois | $89,010 | 1,330 |
| Washington | $88,670 | 4,280 |
| Minnesota | $87,210 | 1,980 |
| Alaska | $87,060 | 660 |
| Colorado | $86,720 | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $82,100 | 1,800 |
| Georgia | $82,030 | 1,530 |
| Utah | $81,480 | 860 |
| Connecticut | $81,370 | 680 |
| North Dakota | $81,260 | 230 |
| Ohio | $80,640 | 2,570 |
| Nevada | $80,480 | 520 |
| New York | $80,240 | 3,500 |
| New Jersey | $79,920 | 2,990 |
| New Mexico | $79,250 | 1,160 |
| New Hampshire | $79,230 | 450 |