The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Richmond, VA is $78,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,720.
Pay spans roughly $59,350 at the 10th percentile to $107,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.57 per hour. An estimated 830 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $78,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.57 |
| 10th percentile | $59,350 |
| 90th percentile | $107,910 |
| Employment | 830 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.