The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in North Carolina is $65,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,660.
Pay spans roughly $47,160 at the 10th percentile to $106,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.64 per hour. An estimated 4,330 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $65,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.64 |
| 10th percentile | $47,160 |
| 90th percentile | $106,650 |
| Employment | 4,330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.