The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Columbia, SC is $64,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $75,440.
Pay spans roughly $43,350 at the 10th percentile to $124,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.15 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $64,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $75,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.15 |
| 10th percentile | $43,350 |
| 90th percentile | $124,090 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.